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HALA is a leading fintech company in the MENAP region focused on empowering SMEs with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. The company operates multiple entities across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, offering payment digitization and operational management solutions. Founded in 2017 and licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank, HALA is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its Internal Audit team.
In this role, you will perform risk-based financial, accounting, and finance-related audits across HALA's operations. You will be responsible for planning and executing comprehensive audits covering financial reporting, accounting processes, financial controls, treasury, revenue assurance, reconciliations, and financial instruments. Your work will involve evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, assessing compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards (including IFRS as adopted in Saudi Arabia and SOCPA requirements), identifying financial and operational risks, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen financial governance and risk management.
Key responsibilities include: conducting audit planning activities and risk assessments; evaluating control design and operating effectiveness; assessing the accuracy and integrity of financial records and statements; reviewing financial reporting processes and compliance with applicable accounting standards; conducting audits of key finance processes including financial close, journal entries, revenue recognition, and reconciliations; reviewing treasury operations and cash management; evaluating controls over revenue streams and merchant settlements; assessing regulatory compliance with SAMA requirements and Companies Law; reviewing controls over technology-enabled financial processes; performing substantive and control-based audit testing; identifying financial misstatements and control weaknesses; preparing clear audit reports and executive presentations; presenting findings to senior management and monitoring implementation of corrective actions; maintaining effective working relationships with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Risk, and Compliance teams; supporting execution of the Internal Audit Plan; and staying current with emerging financial risks and regulatory developments.
You will contribute to the development of audit methodology, supervision of audit resources, and delivery of high-quality insights to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in audit and assurance
- Strong understanding of auditing principles and practices
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of internal controls and risk management frameworks
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting practices
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CA preferred
- Experience in a similar industry or field is a plus
