Internal Auditor

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Internal Auditor to independently evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role reports functionally to the Board Audit Committee to maintain audit independence.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and submit an annual risk‑based audit plan for Board approval.
• Execute audit engagements, prepare programmes, conduct fieldwork, gather evidence and document findings.
• Assess internal control design and operation, identify deficiencies and risk exposures.
• Perform specialised audits in areas such as crypto‑asset transactions, client fund management, AML/CTF, IT systems and financial reporting.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, risk implications, root causes and remediation recommendations.
• Present results to the Board Audit Committee and follow up on remediation actions.
• Verify compliance with Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) regulations and oversee remediation from regulatory examinations.
• Evaluate the company’s risk‑management framework and governance processes, including board and committee operations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and CBB examiners to ensure efficient information sharing.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, ACA/FCA or CFA; additional crypto/fintech audit certification is a plus.
• 5‑7 years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in financial services or a CBB‑regulated environment.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of IIA internal audit standards.
• Familiarity with risk‑management and internal‑control frameworks.
• Understanding of CBB regulatory requirements and AML/CTF standards.
• Experience auditing crypto‑asset transactions and related fintech operations.