Senior Internal Auditor - Fintech & SVF Compliance

Edenred Italia S.r.l.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenred Italia S.r.l. Dubai-based is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead and execute the internal audit function for a regulated SVF business, ensuring governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will develop risk-based audit plans, conduct audits across finance, operations, IT, and compliance, and report findings with actionable recommendations while collaborating with Compliance, IT and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field; professional certification preferred (CIA/CA).
• 6–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk or Compliance within financial services, fintech or payments.
• Strong understanding of SVF, e-money, or payments regulations and regulatory environments.
• Experience auditing IT systems, data security, and operational processes is desirable.
• Experience developing and executing audit plans and evaluating internal controls.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial documents and audit reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with SVF regulatory requirements and business priorities.
• Conduct end-to-end audits across finance, operations, IT systems, and compliance processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance structures.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations and track remediation progress.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators during reviews, inspections, and audits.
• Promote a culture of strong controls, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

CIA or CA certification

6–10 years Internal Audit / Risk / Com

SVF / e-money / payments regs

IT systems / data security audits

Financial docs & audit reports

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field

Job description

Edenred Italia S.r.l. Dubai-based is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead and execute the internal audit function for a regulated SVF business, ensuring governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will develop risk-based audit plans, conduct audits across finance, operations, IT, and compliance, and report findings with actionable recommendations while collaborating with Compliance, IT and Finance teams.