Internal Audit Executive (Fintech)

TL;DR

Internal Audit Executive (Fintech): Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and operational processes with an accent on compliance and fraud detection. Focus on reviewing financial transactions, conducting audit testing, and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.

Location: On-site in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth regional fintech company providing an AI-driven insurance platform serving over 8 million users in Southeast Asia.

What you will do

• Conduct internal audits across business functions to evaluate operational efficiency, compliance, and internal control effectiveness.
• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses, and potential fraud indicators while providing recommendations for improvement.
• Perform audit testing, process walkthroughs, and compliance reviews against governance standards.
• Prepare audit findings and corrective action plans for management review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution and implementation of audit findings.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of audit experience, with at least 2 years specifically in internal audit.
• Strong understanding of payments, invoices, approvals, vendor management, and basic accounting principles.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, audit trackers, and finance systems.
• Familiarity with approval matrices, segregation of duties, and finance SOPs.

Nice to have

• Exposure to fraud detection, duplicate payment identification, or vendor audits.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with impact.
• Fast-track career growth with direct exposure to leadership and decision-making.
• Flat, high-ownership environment where initiative is valued and rewarded.
• Collaborative and ambitious team culture focused on speed and excellence.