Internal Auditor - Finance Compliance

Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor provides independent, risk-based assurance over the Company’s financial, operational, compliance and governance processes. The role independently plans and executes end-to-end audits, evaluates the effectiveness of controls, identifies risks and control gaps, and drives timely remediation.
• This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong financial and controls audit expertise, combined with the professional judgement to identify systemic and emerging risks. The role covers Finance, Settlements & Reconciliations, Operations, AML/CFT, Risk, Compliance and other business functions as required.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Assurance

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering key financial, operational, compliance and control risks.
• Conduct end-to-end audits, including planning, scoping, testing, analysis, reporting and follow-up.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, processes and risk mitigation measures.
• Conduct special, investigative and ad hoc audits as directed by Management or the Board Audit & Risk Committee.

Financial, Operational & Compliance Audits:

• Audit financial processes including revenue, expenditure, treasury, settlements, reconciliations, payroll, procurement and financial reporting.
• Review operational processes to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, fraud risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, delegated authorities and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud prevention and other financial crime controls.

Audit Reporting & Remediation:

• Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based audit reports outlining findings, root causes, risk implications and practical recommendations.
• Engage process owners and Management on findings and agree appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain the audit issues register and independently monitor remediation to ensure actions are completed effectively and on time.
• Escalate significant, overdue or unresolved high-risk issues to Management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.

External Audit & Assurance Coordination:

• Serve as the key liaison with external auditors, coordinating audit requests, documentation, meetings and access to information.
• Coordinate responses to external audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed management actions.
• Support effective coordination between internal and external assurance activities, including sharing relevant audit reports and reducing duplication of work.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or a related field.
• Professional certification in CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent; CIA qualification is highly desirable.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk or assurance.
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Practical experience in AML/CFT, fraud risk, financial crime controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in fintech, payments, banking, financial services or another regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and translate audit findings into practical, actionable improvements.