Internal Audit Manager
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About the Role
SiFi seeks an Internal Audit Manager to coordinate internal audit activities, manage risk-based audit plans, and collaborate with external audit firms.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a risk based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices
- Collaborate closely with a specialized external audit firm to plan and execute audit assignments
- Coordinate the scheduling, scope definition, and resource allocation for each audit engagement
- Work with the external audit firm and internal stakeholders to identify and evaluate key risks across business units
- Review and evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of controls, policies, and procedures, recommending enhancements
- Monitor management’s remediation efforts and verify timely and effective resolution of identified audit issues
- Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and industry guidance relevant to Fin Tech operations
- Prepare and review audit reports in conjunction with the external firm, summarizing findings and recommendations
- Support interactions with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Build strong relationships with functional teams to cultivate a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, preferably within regulated financial services or fintech
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and relevant regulatory requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and presentation capabilities
- Self starter, detail oriented, and able to work independently
- Proven ability to coordinate with external service providers and internal stakeholders
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) are big pluses
- Saudi Nationality ONLY
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About Us & Position Summary
- SiFi is a rapidly growing B2B Fin Tech company transforming expense management for businesses in Saudi Arabia. As a licensed EMI from the Saudi Central Bank, we empower companies with innovative tools to simplify finance management.
- The Internal Audit Manager will be instrumental in coordinating and overseeing internal audit activities, leveraging the expertise of a specialized audit firm to strengthen our internal controls and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit Planning & Coordination: Develop and maintain a risk based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Collaborate closely with a specialized external audit firm to plan and execute audit assignments, ensuring that all critical business functions are comprehensively reviewed.
- Coordinate the scheduling, scope definition, and resource allocation for each audit engagement.
- Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation: Work with the external audit firm and internal stakeholders to identify and evaluate key risks across business units.
- Review and evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of controls, policies, and procedures, recommending enhancements as necessary.
- Monitor management’s remediation efforts and verify the timely and effective resolution of identified audit issues.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and industry guidance relevant to Fin Tech operations.
- Prepare and review audit reports in conjunction with the external firm, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for senior management and, when appropriate, the Board or Audit Committee.
- Support interactions with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring a transparent and proactive approach to compliance.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build strong relationships with functional teams (Finance, Operations, Compliance, IT Security) to cultivate a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
- Communicate audit objectives, scope, findings, and recommendations clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between the external audit firm and internal departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, preferably within a regulated financial services or fin tech environment.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation capabilities, able to explain complex information simply and effectively.
- Self starter, detail oriented, and able to work independently without direct reports.
- Proven ability to coordinate with external service providers and internal stakeholders in a fast paced environment.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) are big pluses.
- Saudi Nationality ONLY.
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