Role overview
Lean Technologies is a fintech company providing financial data infrastructure across the MENA region, serving over 350 financial institutions and fintech clients. As an Internal Auditor focused on Risk and Regulatory Assurance, you will independently evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across all group entities, reporting to senior management and the Board’s Audit Committee.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across group entities, covering regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, technology, operations, governance, and financial controls.
- Develop and maintain the annual group audit plan and universe, ensuring high-risk areas across all licensed entities receive appropriate coverage.
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying control gaps, root causes, and process weaknesses.
- Prepare clear and actionable audit findings and reports for management and relevant committees including the Group Level Risk and Compliance Committee and Audit Committee.
- Track remediation of audit findings and follow up on management action plans to ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and second-line functions to ensure comprehensive assurance coverage without duplication.
- Lead ad hoc regulatory assessments and investigations as required, maintaining audit documentation to standards suitable for regulatory inspection.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Four to seven years of internal audit experience, ideally within fintech, payments, or financial services.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or ACCA is preferred.
- Experience auditing across multiple regulatory jurisdictions, with GCC experience strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills with excellent written communication abilities.
- Sound understanding of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies, with high professional skepticism and integrity.
- Ability to work independently across multiple entities while managing competing priorities.
What makes this role worth considering
Lean Technologies has processed billions in transactions since 2019 and recently secured $67.5 million in Series B funding, positioning the company at the forefront of financial innovation in the MENA region. The role offers competitive salaries, private healthcare, flexible office hours, and meaningful equity stakes for all team members, ensuring long-term alignment with company success.
How to apply
Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Lean Technologies Careers: Jobs in Dubai & Riyadh (2026)'s careers site.
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