Internal Auditor

About Lean Technologies

Lean Technologies is a rapidly expanding fintech company focused on building financial data infrastructure for the MENA region. Operating in a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment, the company provides critical financial services that require robust SLAs, stringent security controls, and scalable systems. Lean has processed billions in transactions and serves over 350 financial institutions and fintech clients, including Tabby, Careem, and DAMAC. The company is backed by investors such as General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, and Bain Capital Ventures.

The Role of Internal Auditor

As an Internal Auditor at Lean Technologies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for independently assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across all group entities. This full-time role involves executing the annual audit plan, evaluating compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, and providing assurance to management and the Board/Audit Committee on the organization's control environment. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess the 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).
• Track and follow up on the remediation of audit findings and management action plans.
• 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.
• Lead ad-hoc assessments as required by regulators and/or internal policies.
• Contribute to and support investigations as needed.
• Maintain audit working papers and documentation to a standard suitable for regulatory inspection.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in internal audit or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including CBUAE, SAMA, ADGM FSRA, and VARA.
• Ability to assess control effectiveness and identify process weaknesses.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Working at Lean Technologies

Lean Technologies is building financial infrastructure for the MENA region, operating as a regulated Open Banking and Open Finance company across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company is expanding into new markets and launching new products. Lean offers competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours. Every team member holds a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment.