Internal Auditor

Job Description

Edenred is the leading digital platform for corporate services in the areas of benefits, professional mobility, and B2B payments.

Operating in 44 countries, it connects more than 60 million users to over 2 million partner merchants through more than 1 million client companies.

Edenred offers solutions dedicated to employee engagement (meal vouchers, commuting, gift vouchers, wellness, rewards, and preferential offers to boost purchasing power), mobility (multi-energy solutions, including EV charging, fleet management services, maintenance, toll, and parking), and corporate payments (virtual cards). In addition to its own solutions, Edenred also distributes offers from more than 120 partners on its platform.

True to the Group’s purpose, “Enrich connections. For good.”, these solutions enhance users’ well-being and purchasing power and simplify the lives of professional drivers while promoting access to healthier food, more environmentally friendly products, and more sustainable mobility. They improve the attractiveness and efficiency of businesses and vitalize the employment market and the local economy.

Edenred’s 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a connected ecosystem that is safer, more efficient and more responsible every day.

In 2024, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group generated a business volume of nearly €45 billion, mainly through mobile applications, online platforms and cards.

Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe Index, DJSI World Index, and MSCI Europe.

THE UAE CONTEXT

Edenred UAE is a fast growing payroll service provider serving more than 15,000 business and more than 2.2 million unbanked employees. We service over 10 banks and 35 financial institutions. We offer a unique value proposition for companies to manage their payroll and for employees to receive their salaries and use it in the simplest way offering multiple value added services via our mobile app (money transfer, mobile recharge and card services)

THE ROLE

You will lead and execute the Internal Audit function for a regulated Stored Value Facility (SVF) business, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical in safeguarding the organisation’s financial integrity, operational resilience, and customer trust. You will work closely with senior management to provide independent assurance and insights that drive continuous improvement. It’s an exciting opportunity to shape audit practices in a fast-evolving enviroment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with SVF regulatory requirements and business priorities
• Conduct end-to-end audits across finance, operations, IT systems, and compliance processes, including AML/CFT controls
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance structures
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations and track remediation progress with stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators during reviews, inspections, and audits
• Promote a culture of strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or a related field
• Professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant) is preferred
• 6–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk, or Compliance within financial services, fintech, or payments
• Strong understanding of SVF, e-money, or payments regulations and regulatory environments
• Experience auditing IT systems, data security, and operational processes is highly desirable
• Experience in developing and executing audit plans and evaluating internal control systems
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial documents and audit reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders
  

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The selected candidate will report directly to the Head of Finance & Operations and Audit Committee.

COLLABORATION

The candidate will collaborate closely with Compliance teams responsible for regulatory and AML/CFT processes, as well as IT and business teams responsible for payments operations, customer onboarding, and transaction monitoring systems.