Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The Internal Audit Manager will lead the design, planning and execution of enterprise‑wide audit programmes for a fintech organization. This role ensures that financial, operational, regulatory, IT and cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed and mitigated in line with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive audit universe covering financial, operational, regulatory, IT, cybersecurity and strategic risks.
• Conduct annual risk assessments, create a risk‑based audit plan and present it to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Plan and execute internal audit engagements following IIA Standards, including control testing, sampling and data analysis.
• Review financial reporting controls, transaction processing, settlements, fee calculations and revenue recognition.
• Assess compliance with Central Bank of Oman (CBO) regulations, AML/CFT requirements, data‑privacy and consumer‑protection rules.
• Audit IT General Controls, cybersecurity controls, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing results and incident‑response procedures.
• Evaluate governance of fintech platforms, APIs, cloud infrastructure and third‑party outsourcing arrangements.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in internal audit within financial services or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to payment service providers.
• Proven ability to interact with senior management and audit committees.
• Experience in risk‑based audit planning and execution.

Required skills

• Risk assessment and audit planning
• Data analysis and sampling techniques
• IT General Controls (access, change, system security)
• Cybersecurity assessment, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing
• Incident response and business continuity testing
• Regulatory compliance (AML/CFT, CBO regulations)
• Cloud infrastructure and API governance

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the audit function of a fast‑growing fintech firm.
• Exposure to a broad range of financial, operational and technology risks.
• Collaborative environment with senior leadership.