Senior Internal Auditor

SumUp Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Health insurance

Gym membership subsidy

Bike-to-Work

TaxSaver commuter scheme

Retirement match 5%

Sabbatical after 3 years

Referral bonus

Job summary

SumUp Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen internal controls and compliance across its European markets. The role focuses on regulatory audits, risk assessment, and developing robust internal audit practices within a fast-growing fintech environment.

You will report to the Global Head of Internal Audit and collaborate with the Board, Audit Committee, and external auditors in a dynamic, office-first Dublin setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive audit experience in financial services, preferably payments or regulated fintech.
• Deep knowledge of European regulatory environment and internal controls.
• Experience operating in large, international organisations with shifting priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to partner with senior leadership.
• Curiosity for data and ability to draw sound conclusions from numbers.
• In-house internal audit experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct regulatory, compliance, and operational audits across SumUp's European markets.
• Prepare audit reports, present findings to management, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to development and improvement of the Internal Audit plan, framework, methodology, and templates.
• Coordinate internal audit-related projects with relevant teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and foster a proactive culture towards internal controls and compliance.

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor

Our passion at SumUp is championing small businesses. We believe in creating technology that is flexible, fair, affordable and easy to use. Every day millions of people around the world dream of starting their own businesses. We strive to help them to do this. Our long-term goal is to close the loop by enabling businesses to turn transactions with customers into long-term relationships.

We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team at SumUp and help us ensure compliance, assess risks, and strengthen internal controls within the organisation, with a particular focus on European regulation. The Senior Internal Auditor will help implement the best industry practices for a robust and proactive internal auditing function at SumUp.

The Senior Auditor will report directly to the Global Head of Internal Audit. This person will work closely with the Board, Audit Committee, key stakeholders and external auditors. This is an individual contributor role. If you're looking for a role where your work genuinely matters and your voice is heard, this is it.

What you'll do:

• Plan and conduct regulatory, compliance, and operational audits across SumUp's European markets
• Prepare audit reports, present findings to management, and recommend improvements
• Contribute towards the development and improvement of the Internal Audit plan, framework, methodology and templates
• Coordinate internal audit-related projects together with the relevant teams
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and foster a proactive culture towards internal controls and compliance

You'll be great for this role if you have:

• Strong audit experience in financial services, ideally within payments or regulated fintech
• Deep knowledge of the European regulatory environment and internal controls frameworks
• Comfort operating in large, complex, international organisations where priorities shift
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to act as a credible partner at all levels
• A natural curiosity for data, with the ability to look beyond the numbers and draw sound conclusions
• Need for internal audit experience in-house, with the ability to help establish and grow this capability

Why You Should Join SumUp

• Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Dublin hub just steps from Harcourt Street Luas and charming Iveagh Gardens. This involves an office-first setup
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
• Enrolment onto our VSOP programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
• Generous time off: 25 days paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves
• Well-being support: health insurance for you and your family, and subsidised gym membership when you stay active
• Easy commute perks: participate in the Bike-to-Work or TaxSaver Commuter Ticket scheme
• Financial growth: retirement savings match—SumUp tops your contributions up to 5%
• Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
• Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

Job Application Tip

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