Internal Audit Manager

We are a fast-growing Alternative Payment Method (APM) provider with a global footprint across India, the Middle East, Europe and South America, preparing for expansion into Morocco. Our mission is to build secure, seamless, and accessible digital payment infrastructure across borders. As we expand into Morocco, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish and lead our internal audit function in the region

Reporting to the Executive Board and the Internal Audit Committee, the Internal Auditor's mission is to provide independent and objective assurance on the control of the risks to which our company is exposed, by assessing the internal control, risk management and corporate governance processes, in accordance with the IIA's international standards and the Group's internal audit charter.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Framework Setup:

* Define internal audit policies and procedures aligned with local regulations, global standards (e.g., IIA, COSO), and company objectives.

Planning and conducting audits:

* Conduct audits based on a risk-based approach in accordance with international standards and internal procedures.

Risk Analysis and Controls:

* Evaluating internal control systems. Identifying the operational, financial and strategic risks associated with the company's activities.

Regulatory Compliance:

* Ensure adherence to Moroccan financial regulations, data protection laws, and payment industry standards. Liaise with regulators and external auditors as needed
* Compliance with the internal provisions of the company, Bank Al-Maghrib and circular no. 4/W/2018 governing audit committees

Reporting & Recommendations:

* Produce detailed reports and summaries of audit findings, including recommendations for improving processes and reducing risks.
* Monitoring the implementation of recommendations made at the end of audit assignments

Fraud & Forensics:

* Investigate suspected fraud or irregularities, working closely with legal, compliance, and cybersecurity teams when necessary.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

* Work cross-functionally with internal control, finance, compliance, legal, operations, and IT to build a culture of risk awareness and ethical practices.

Regulatory watch:

* Keeping an active watch on regulatory developments, auditing standards and best practice in internal auditing.

Contribution to continuous improvement:

* Participation in the internal audit quality assurance and improvement program, including internal and external evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

* A master’s degree in finance, accounting, auditing, management or an equivalent qualification (e.g. chartered accountancy, DEC, DSCG) is required.
* Minimum 5–7 years of experience in internal audit, ideally within the banking or financial sector. Working in a startup or growth-phase company is a plus.
* Professional international certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent is an asset.
* Mastery of internal audit standards and techniques (IIA, COSO and COBIT).
* In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (Moroccan and IFRS).
* Knowledge of the regulations governing Moroccan credit institutions and similar bodies, as well as anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures.
* Proficient in spoken and written English. Fluent in French and Arabic.