Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Job Description: The Internal Audit Manager will develop and execute the annual internal audit plan, conduct risk-based audits across business processes and controls, issue audit findings, track remediation, and present results to senior management and the Board/Audit Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with HALA’s regulatory requirements, business strategy, and risk profile
• Conduct end-to-end internal audits across HALA’s operational, financial, and compliance processes — including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance frameworks across HALA’s licensed entities
• Issue clear, well-structured audit findings and recommendations — tracking remediation progress with management
• Present audit results, key findings, and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as required; coordinate audit evidence and documentation
• Develop the internal audit function’s methodologies, tools, and standards as HALA scales
• Stay current on SAMA regulatory requirements, fintech industry standards, and internal audit best practices

Qualifications Needed:

• 7+ years of internal audit experience, ideally within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or Big Four advisory
• Professional qualifications required: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of SAMA regulatory frameworks and fintech licensing requirements in Saudi Arabia
• Proven experience conducting risk-based audits and assessing control effectiveness in financial services environments
• Experience presenting audit findings to Audit Committees and Board-level stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills for audit reports and governance documentation
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh; Saudi national preferred

What the Company Offers:

• Internal audit leadership at a SAMA and FSRA-licensed SME fintech across MENAP
• Direct Audit Committee reporting with high-visibility governance mandate
• Inclusive culture with flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work
• Highly competitive compensation with potential for shares/equity
• Annual learning stipend and 30+ nationality team across 7 countries

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