Senior Auditor

Job Summary The Senior Internal Auditor will lead and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, and technology domains within a fast-paced fintech environment. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and assessing risks related to digital payments, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute risk-based internal audits covering financial operations, payment systems, IT infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. Evaluate internal controls over digital transactions, payment processing, APIs, and financial reporting. Assess compliance with applicable fintech regulations (e.g., central bank guidelines, AML/CFT requirements, data protection laws). Conduct IT and systems audits, including access controls, cybersecurity, and data integrity. Review controls around fraud prevention, transaction monitoring, and reconciliation processes. Identify control weaknesses, emerging risks, and process inefficiencies. Prepare detailed audit reports with practical, risk-based recommendations. Monitor and follow up on remediation of audit findings. Support development of the annual audit plan based on enterprise risk assessment. Provide advisory support on new products, system implementations, and process changes. Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams. Mentor junior auditors and review their work. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA (strongly preferred). Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience, at least 2 years in a senior-management level role, preferably within: Fintech, Digital banking, Payments companies or consulting firms with fintech exposure Strong understanding of: Payment systems and card schemes, Financial controls and audit standards, IT audit and cybersecurity principles.