Internal Audit Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Internal Audit Manager (Fintech): Leading the delivery of the internal audit function across multiple African markets with an accent on risk-based strategy, governance, and executive advisory. Focus on driving audit innovation through AI and data analytics, ensuring compliance with IIA standards, and managing complex cross-market risk engagements.

Location: South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing fintech company unlocking credit for the unbanked across Africa, recognized as one of the most influential companies globally.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan across five operating markets.
• Provide strategic direction for complex, high-risk, and cross-market audit engagements.
• Partner with Country Heads and the Board Audit Committee to provide advisory on governance and control design.
• Champion the adoption of AI and data analytics to enhance audit planning, execution, and continuous monitoring.
• Manage the audit tracker and drive timely remediation of identified control issues.
• Support the development of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and report on Key Risk Indicators.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or enterprise risk management.
• Professional certification required: CIA, CPA, or CISA.
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks, SOX, and ICFR concepts.
• Proven history of leading teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Experience with modern audit execution and management software.
• Degree in a business-related field, IT, or Business Information Systems.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Additional certifications such as CISM or C-RISK.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to career ownership through development programs and coaching.
• Family-friendly policies and a focus on employee well-being.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, impact-driven fintech organization.