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Role Overview
Internal Auditor at Lean Technologies, a fast-growing fintech company building financial data infrastructure for the MENA region. The role is based across Lean's group entities operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and expanding markets.
Company Overview
Lean Technologies is a regulated Open Banking and Open Finance company serving the MENA region. Since 2019, the company has processed billions in transactions and serves more than 350 financial institutions and fintech clients, including Tabby, Careem, and DAMAC. Backed by General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, and Bain Capital Ventures, Lean has tripled in size over the past twelve months and is expanding into new markets with new products at increasing scale and complexity.
Role Purpose
You will independently assess the adequacy and effectiveness of Lean's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across all group entities. You execute the annual audit plan, evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, SAMA, ADGM FSRA, and VARA where relevant), and provide assurance to management and the Board/Audit Committee on the organization's control environment.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Audit Execution
- Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across group entities, covering regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, technology and operations, governance, and financial controls.
- Develop and maintain the annual group audit plan and universe, ensuring appropriate coverage of high-risk areas across all licensed entities.
- Lead adhoc assessments as required by regulators and/or internal policies.
Control Assessment & Findings
- Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls; identify control gaps, root causes, and process weaknesses.
- Draft clear, actionable audit findings and reports for management and relevant committees (GLRCC, Audit Committee).
- Maintain audit working papers and documentation to a standard suitable for regulatory inspection.
Remediation & Follow-up
- Track and follow up on remediation of audit findings and management action plans.
- Contribute and support investigations as needed.
Stakeholder & Regulatory Liaison
- Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and second-line functions (Compliance, Risk) to ensure coordinated assurance coverage and avoid duplication.
- Support internal audit outsourcing/co-sourcing arrangements where applicable, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory restrictions on intra-group or outsourced audit work.
- Stay current on regulatory developments across CBUAE, SAMA, ADGM FSRA, and VARA frameworks affecting audit scope and methodology.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 4–7 years of internal audit experience, ideally within fintech, payments, or financial services.
- Professional certification (CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience auditing across multiple regulatory jurisdictions; GCC experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Open Finance, Open Banking, Retail Payment Systems regulation, AML/CFT requirements, and virtual asset regulatory frameworks is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
- Excellent written communication for audit reporting to senior stakeholders and committees.
- Ability to work independently across multiple entities and manage competing priorities.
- Sound understanding of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
- High degree of professional skepticism, integrity, and discretion.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary with meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment.
- Private healthcare.
- Flexible office hours.
- Equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.