Tap Payments
Internal Audit Lead – Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 14/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/05/2026
Job description
The Internal Audit Lead at Tap Payments is a strategic role within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, tasked with evaluating financial, operational, and compliance controls across the organization. This role ensures organizational resilience, mitigates risks, and fosters a culture of transparency and accountability. The Internal Audit Lead will lead audits, provide actionable recommendations, maintain rigorous documentation, and support the audit committee in achieving regulatory and operational excellence. The role requires a hands-on leader capable of collaborating across multiple teams, adapting to changing business needs, and shaping risk-conscious practices within a fast-growing PayTech environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the internal audit function, developing strategic audit plans for financial, operational, and compliance controls
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks proactively across the organization
- Analyze financial data and operational processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
- Prepare and present detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations and time-bound corrective actions
- Provide updates and reports to the audit committee, ensuring transparency and alignment with governance standards
- Maintain a well-organized library of audit documentation in compliance with professional standards
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement process improvements and strengthen control frameworks
- Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring organizational adherence
- Adapt to evolving business needs and take on additional responsibilities to support growth and team development
- Escalate issues appropriately and guide stakeholders on resolution strategies
Experience & skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance functions, preferably in PayTech or financial services
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and governance frameworks
- Proficiency in assessing internal controls and operational risk
- Experience in audit planning, execution, and reporting
- Leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor team members
- High level of client, merchant, and stakeholder service orientation
- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of working independently
- Effective communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred
- Hands-on approach with attention to detail and quality
- Ability to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration across teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in using audit tools, financial systems, and risk management software