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About Hala and the Auditor Role

Hala is a leading fintech company in the MENAP region, dedicated to redefining financial services and building the future bank for SMEs. Licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank (SAMA) since 2017, Hala empowers businesses with cutting-edge financial and technological tools across its entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. We are seeking a full-time Auditor to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Role Overview and Objectives

The Auditor – Quality Assurance & Administration will be a key member of the Internal Audit team, focused on continuously enhancing the department's quality, governance, and operational effectiveness. This role involves overseeing the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to ensure strict compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, approved audit methodology, and applicable professional standards. The Auditor will also coordinate departmental planning, audit administration, performance reporting, and resource management to support the effective delivery of the Internal Audit Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, execution, and monitoring of the annual Internal Audit Plan, including audit scheduling, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
• Administer and maintain the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, approved methodology, and professional standards.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of audit planning, fieldwork, working papers, observations, and reports for consistency, completeness, and adherence to departmental standards prior to issuance.
• Monitor compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards (IIA), regulatory requirements, and internal policies, recommending enhancements to the audit methodology and documentation.
• Maintain and periodically update the Internal Audit Manual, audit templates, risk and control libraries, and other departmental guidance documents.
• Coordinate the preparation of Internal Audit reports, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and periodic updates for Senior Management, the Audit Committee, and regulatory authorities.
• Administer the Internal Audit Management System (AMS), ensuring audit records, documentation, evidence, and engagement files are complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with applicable record retention requirements.
• Monitor the implementation and closure of audit observations and regulatory findings, including validation of management action plans and preparation of follow-up status reports.
• Coordinate internal and external quality assessments, including preparation for External Quality Assessments (EQA) and regulatory reviews, and monitor the implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Support departmental budgeting, procurement, vendor management, co-sourcing administration, contract monitoring, and other administrative activities.
• Coordinate departmental training, professional certification initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous development programs to enhance audit competencies.
• Support the Chief Audit Executive in preparing annual plans, Audit Committee materials, strategic initiatives, departmental policies, and other governance-related deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency through process improvements, automation, data analytics, and the adoption of audit technologies.
• Perform advisory assignments and other ad hoc projects as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in internal audit, quality assurance, or a related governance role.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal audit methodologies, professional standards (*, IIA Standards), and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to administer quality assurance programs and coordinate audit-related administrative functions.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing audit documentation and information systems.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in our Riyadh office, where you will contribute to a dynamic fintech environment focused on innovation and growth within the SME sector.