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Experience
8 - 10 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Role
You'll join Taptap Send as the Head of Internal Audit for the UAE, a regulated and independent role under CBUAE. You will lead the internal audit function, set the annual risk-based audit plan, and provide clear, objective assurance over controls across operations, finance, compliance, technology, and information security.
You will report independently to senior management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee, overseeing the full audit cycle - planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up. You ll ensure key risks are identified and addressed, and that governance and control standards meet regulatory expectations.
You ll work closely with teams across the business, coordinate with regulators and external auditors when needed, and strengthen Taptap Send s overall control environment as we continue to grow. The role requires independence, strong judgement, and the ability to challenge constructively.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
Provide independent assurance on controls across operations, finance, compliance, technology, and information security.
Oversee the full audit cycle: planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
Identify key risks, assess control effectiveness, and recommend practical improvements.
Report audit findings to senior management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
Monitor remediation of audit issues and track timely closure of action plans.
Coordinate with CBUAE and external auditors on audit-related matters.
Conduct special reviews, investigations, or advisory work where independence allows.
Maintain internal audit methodologies aligned with regulatory and professional standards.
Strengthen governance and promote a culture of accountability and control.
Requirements
8+ years internal audit experience within fintech, payments, or financial services.Strong knowledge of CBUAE governance, internal audit, and regulatory expectations.
Proven ability to lead risk-based audits and manage full audit cycles independently.
Clear communicator with strong judgement, analytical skills, and stakeholder management experience.
Desired Candidate Profile
Requirements
8+ years internal audit experience within fintech, payments, or financial services.br>Strong knowledge of CBUAE governance, internal audit, and regulatory expectations.
Proven ability to lead risk-based audits and manage full audit cycles independently.
Clear communicator with strong judgement, analytical skills, and stakeholder management experience.
A good fit for this role is
Independent and objective, with strong professional scepticism.
Structured and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple audits effectively.
Calm under pressure and confident challenging senior stakeholders.
Clear communicator who builds trust while maintaining independence.
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- Head Of Internal Audit
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Taptap Send
Our Mission br>Reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets. About Us br>Taptap Send is backed by top VCs (Spark, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital, etc.), rapidly growing and a great place for those looking for both impact and a fast-paced tech startup environment.
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