Senior Internal Auditor - Crypto & Regulatory Compliance

AXG (Solowin Holdings); Manama; On-site; BHD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AX Coin (a member of AXG) is seeking an Internal Auditor who will independently assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes, ensuring compliance with CBB requirements and internal policies. This role reports to the Board Audit Committee to maintain audit independence.

Key duties include planning and executing audits across crypto asset transactions, AML/CTF, IT systems and financial reporting; preparing and presenting findings and remediation progress;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business or a related field.
• At least one of CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, ACA/FCA or CFA; additional crypto/audit certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Experience in financial services or a CBB-regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual risk-based audit plan and submit it to the Board Audit Committee for approval.
• Execute audit engagements, including preparing audit programmes, conducting fieldwork, gathering audit evidence and preparing working papers.
• Assess the adequacy of internal control design and the effectiveness of their operation, identifying control deficiencies and risk exposures.
• Conduct specialised audits in key business areas (including crypto asset transactions, client fund management, AML/CTF, IT systems, financial reporting).
• Prepare audit reports clearly articulating findings, risk implications and remediation recommendations; present results to the Board Audit Committee.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Data analytics

Bilingual Arabic-English

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certifications (CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, ACA/FCA, CFA)

Tools

Audit software

IFRS knowledge

COSO/COBIT familiarity

Job description

AX Coin (a member of AXG) is seeking an Internal Auditor who will independently assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes, ensuring compliance with CBB requirements and internal policies. This role reports to the Board Audit Committee to maintain audit independence.

Key duties include planning and executing audits across crypto asset transactions, AML/CTF, IT systems and financial reporting; preparing and presenting findings and remediation progress;