About the Role
In this position, you will play a crucial role in conducting comprehensive internal control reviews to identify risks and improve processes. You will support regulatory examinations and respond to external audit inquiries effectively, ensuring that the organization maintains a strong governance, risk, and compliance framework.
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What You’ll Do:
- Conduct comprehensive internal control reviews to identify risks and recommend improvements.
- Support regulatory examinations and respond to external audit inquiries effectively.
- Monitor internal control issues and actions, partnering with action owners to ensure timely closure of findings.
- Maintain and utilize Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems—experience with AuditBoard is a plus.
- Collaborate across functions and teams to promote a strong risk and control culture.
- Assist in continuous improvement of internal control processes and documentation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in internal audit and/or industry internal controls.
- Working experience of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements with a good understanding of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting including both process/business controls and IT controls.
- Experience with using agentic engineering to test controls, prepare documentation, and perform analysis.
- Background in crypto, fintech, or related financial services sectors is highly beneficial.
- Experience in both large publicly listed organizations (e.g., on the USA or UK stock exchanges) and high-growth scale-ups or startups preparing for listing is an advantage.
- Experience in external audit is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred.
- Hands-on experience with GRC systems; familiarity with AuditBoard is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills; multilingual candidates will be given additional consideration.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams without the need for travel.
Why Join Us
- Shape the future of finance.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).
This organization is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, believing that a diverse workforce is fundamental to success.
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