About the role

Internal Audit Specialist for fintech company evaluates internal controls and risk management practices. Leading risk-based audits to ensure compliance and support scalable growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of risk-based internal audits end-to-end: scoping, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
Build a strong understanding of Optasia’s business model and assess key risks across Finance, Operations, Commercial, Product, Risk, Compliance, and third parties.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify root causes, and recommend practical improvements that support growth and compliance.
Develop written reports and communicate audit results, providing clear and actionable insights and making recommendations to management, where appropriate.
Partner with stakeholders to drive remediation and verify closure, ensuring measurable control improvements.
Contribute to and continuously improve the annual internal audit plan, internal audit methodology, and continuous monitoring activities.
Promote a culture of strong internal controls and accountability.
Act as a trusted advisor—balancing independence with a collaborative, pragmatic approach.
Contribute to automation and data-driven approaches in the audit function.

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or another related field. Master's Degree in relevant fields will be considered an asset.
Professional Certification (e.g. CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFE) completed or in progress.
3-4 years of experience equivalent to Senior Associate / Manager level in the areas of external audit, internal audit, risk advisory, or similar.
+2 years of professional experience in fintech environment (payments, lending, consumer finance, digital banking, or similar) is highly valued.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office.
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
High integrity, independence and ownership mindset.
Ability to translate audit findings into business insights.
Interest in keeping up to date with the latest developments, professional standards and best practices in internal auditing.

💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘‍️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises