Head, Shariah Audit

Responsibilities :

• Manage and supervise the Shariah Audit section.

• Plan, execute and manage the audit activities to meet Shariah Audit section’s approved annual audit plan.

• Responsible for the execution and completion of the yearly planned audits covering compliance with Shariah principles and the Shariah rulings issued by Shariah Advisory Council and Shariah Committee.

• Undertake and ensure findings and recommendations for the rectification are accurate, specific and practical.

• Attend and brief Shariah Committee and Audit Committee on Shariah related audit matters.

• Assist in performing special audit reviews and other ad-hoc assignments.

• Liaise and work closely with internal stakeholders on Shariah Audit matters.

​Requirements :

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree in either Islamic Banking and Finance, Fiqh Muamalat or  Shariah specializing in Economics & Islamic Banking, or any equivalent degree.

• Holder of professional certification in any of the following:

           - Certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA); or

           - Certified Professional Shariah Auditor (CPSA); or

           - Certified Shariah Practitioner(CSP) or Certified Shariah Advisor (CSA)

• Holder of Certification for Bank Auditors (CBA) is an added advantage.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Islamic Banking and Finance related functions in a financial institution or financial services industry, with relevant internal audit experience.

• Proficient in Islamic Banking products and services including financial and capital market instruments.

• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills.