Internal Auditor – Fintech Governance & Compliance Leader

Lean Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Equity stake in company

Flexible office hours

Job summary

Lean Technologies is seeking an Internal Auditor to independently assess governance, risk management, and internal controls across group entities in the MENA fintech environment. You will execute the annual audit plan, evaluate regulatory compliance with GCC frameworks, and report findings to management and the Audit Committee.

The role requires 4–7 years of internal audit experience, a relevant degree, and professional certification; GCC experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7 years of internal audit experience, ideally within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Professional certification (CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience auditing across multiple regulatory jurisdictions (GCC experience strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with Open Finance, Open Banking, Retail Payment Systems regulation, AML/CFT requirements, and virtual asset regulatory frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across group entities (regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, technology and operations, governance, financial controls).
• Develop and maintain the annual group audit plan and universe, covering high-risk areas across licensed entities.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls; identify gaps, root causes, process weaknesses.
• Draft clear, actionable audit findings and reports for management and committees (GLRCC, Audit Committee).
• Track and follow up on remediation of audit findings and management action plans.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and second-line functions to ensure coordinated coverage.
• Support internal audit outsourcing/co-sourcing arrangements with regulatory restrictions considerations.
• Stay current on regulatory developments across GCC frameworks affecting audit scope.
• Lead adhoc assessments as required by regulators/internal policies.
• Contribute and support investigations as needed.
• Maintain audit working papers suitable for regulatory inspection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Audit reporting

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CISA/ACCA certification preferred

Job description

Lean Technologies is seeking an Internal Auditor to independently assess governance, risk management, and internal controls across group entities in the MENA fintech environment. You will execute the annual audit plan, evaluate regulatory compliance with GCC frameworks, and report findings to management and the Audit Committee.

The role requires 4–7 years of internal audit experience, a relevant degree, and professional certification; GCC experience is highly valued.