Internal Audit Manager (Consumer Finance)

About Bravo (previously Wasla):

Bravo is a fast-growing fintech innovator transforming the way people shop. As we scale rapidly, we’re looking for a dynamic and driven Product Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our product vision, strategy, and execution. If you thrive in high-growth, fast-paced environments and have a passion for building impactful products, this is the role for you.

Job Overview:
As the Internal Audit Manager at Bravo, you will play a critical role in ensuring the company's adherence to operational, regulatory, and legal standards. You will lead the development and implementation of internal audit strategies, mitigate risks, and safeguard company assets by establishing robust policies and controls. Partnering with various departments, you will provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency, productivity, and compliance while supporting the organization's growth and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Strategy & Execution: Plan, direct, and implement internal audit activities across departments to ensure compliance with operational, regulatory, and legal requirements. Manage the entire audit cycle, from risk assessment to follow-up on corrective actions.

• Control & Compliance: Evaluate organizational activities to ensure alignment with management instructions, policies, and procedures, maintaining high standards of governance and administrative practices.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential risks, ensuring company assets are protected through effective policies, processes, and control measures that counteract failures and inefficiencies.

• Process Analysis & Improvement: Collaborate with management to identify areas for improvement, analyze current business processes, and redesign workflows to support the needs of a growing business.

• Audit Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive audit findings and recommendations to senior management, supporting informed decision-making to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Leadership & Development: Define audit department objectives, develop annual plans and budgets, and ensure team alignment with professional standards and emerging best practices.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with all stakeholders by providing constructive feedback, supporting compliance, and coaching employees to achieve desired efficiency levels.

• Documentation & Presentation: Develop internal audit scopes and plans, document processes, and deliver clear, actionable reports that reflect audit results.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or a similar role, preferably within the fintech or financial services industry.

• Strong understanding of operational, regulatory, and legal compliance requirements.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and presentation skills to interact effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or equivalent are highly preferred.