Internal Audit Lead - Financial Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Internal Audit Lead - Financial Risk (Fintech): Leading and delivering end-to-end audits across finance, treasury, and financial risk management with an accent on CBUAE regulations and IFRS standards. Focus on leveraging advanced data analytics to identify anomalies and enhancing the risk-based audit approach.

Location: Hybrid in UAE

Company

hirify.global is a leading fintech company in the GCC region reshaping how people shop and save through flexible payment solutions.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end audits across finance, treasury, and financial risk processes, including reporting, liquidity, and tax.
• Evaluate compliance with IFRS, CBUAE regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Review treasury frameworks, specifically cash management, FX exposure, and hedging strategies.
• Apply advanced data analytics via SQL, Python, and BI tools to identify emerging risks and control weaknesses.
• Report risk-based conclusions and provide practical recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in internal/external audit or financial control within banking, fintech, or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, or CISA are strongly preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and CBUAE regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluency in English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working model with a high degree of trust and autonomy.
• Participation in the company’s employee stock options program.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexi Perks for health, well-being, education, or professional development.
• High-growth environment with significant ownership and career acceleration.

Hiring process

• HR screening call.
• Technical interview.
• Final interview.