Financial Audit & Assurance

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Job Summary Responsible for managing and enhancing the transaction monitoring framework to ensure timely detection, investigation, and escalation of suspicious activities in line with SAMA regulations and internal AML policies. The role oversees monitoring controls, alert management, quality assurance, and team performance to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks JOB-SPECIFIC Responsibilities: Own and operate the AML/CTF monitoring function end to end, including customer acceptance, KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, investigations, escalation, and ongoing risk management. Review customer onboarding and periodic KYC updates and obtain the required approvals for high-risk customers, PEPs, complex ownership structures, UBOs, and source of funds/source of wealth assessments, with clear documentation and audit-ready records. Design, maintain, review, test, and enhance transaction monitoring scenarios, rules, thresholds, and logic to ensure effective detection of money laundering and terrorist financing risks and continuous improvement of monitoring quality. Oversee alert handling and investigations lifecycle, ensuring timely review, sound analysis, proper documentation, and structured escalation of suspicious cases to the AML/CTF reporting function for submission to the FIU. Review and update customer risk ratings (low, medium, high) based on relevant internal and exte

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Objective We are seeking IT Audit Manager to join our team and lead audits across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and other technology-enabled business processes. The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity controls, technology governance, cloud environments, business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities, and regulatory compliance. The role also involves identifying technology risks and control deficiencies, assessing their impact on the organization, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, enhance cyber resilience, improve operational effectiveness, and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. Responsibilities Plan and execute risk-based IT audit engagements, including IT General Controls (ITGC), cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital platforms, data governance, business continuity management (BCM), disaster recovery (DR), third-party risk, and technology-enabled business processes. Perform audit planning activities, including risk assessments, audit scoping, control identification, and development of audit programs and testing procedures. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify technolog

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Job Description Operations Risk & Governance Manager Job Purpose The Operations Risk & Governance Manager ensures that operational processes, controls, and product launches are well governed, compliant, and managed within HALA’s risk appetite. The role works closely with Operations, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Information Security, and Internal Audit to identify risks, strengthen controls, manage incidents, and support safe product launches. Key Responsibilities Operational Risk and Controls Maintain the Operations risk register and track mitigation actions. Conduct risk and control assessments across operational processes. Review the design and effectiveness of key operational controls. Identify control gaps and ensure corrective actions are completed. Monitor operational risk indicators, incidents, losses, and recurring issues. Escalate material risks and control failures to management. Product Launch Governance Manage the governance process for new product and service launches. Ensure all launches complete the required risk, compliance, operational, technology, security, and customer-impact assessments. Coordinate launch-readiness reviews with Product, Technology, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Customer Experience. Confirm that operating procedures, controls, training, customer support, reporting, and incident processes are ready before launch. Maintain

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Responsibilities Governance & Strategy: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization's Information Security Governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures. Lead the creation and execution of the Cyber Security Strategy in alignment with the company's overall business goals. Providing regular reports to the Board of Directors and executive management on the state of cybersecurity. Establish and manage a security metrics and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program to measure the effectiveness of the security program and report on progress. Oversee the information security budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to manage risk. Risk Management: Design and manage a comprehensive enterprise-wide Cyber Security Risk Management program. Conduct regular risk assessments, including Business Impact Analysis (BIA), to identify, analyze, and evaluate information security risks. Facilitate risk treatment planning with business and technology owners, ensuring appropriate mitigation, acceptance, or transfer strategies are implemented. Manage the vendor risk management program, assessing the security posture of

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. Job Summary Responsible for performing daily financial reconciliation of acquiring and payment transactions, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution and closure. The role focuses on maintaining reconciliation accuracy, improving data quality and automation effectiveness, and preparing accurate reports while coordinating with relevant stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Perform daily reconciliation: Perform end-to-end reconciliation of acquiring transactions across the Pool Account and Core System, validate Auto Reconciliation results, and perform manual reconciliation where required using relevant and reliable matching criteria. Investigate unreconciled items: Investigate, resolve, and follow up on unmatched transactions, coordinating with relevant departments as required. Enhance reconciliation data: Categorize reconciliation items and enrich transaction data where required to support accurate matching and improve Auto Reconciliation effectiveness. Perform reconciliation controls: Conduct daily Auto Recon accuracy checks and report any variances or recurring system issues Ensure daily closure: Complete all reconciliation activities within the defined timeframe and escalate outstanding items to the Reconciliation Manager. Prepare reconciliation reports: Prepare and maintain daily, periodic, and ad-hoc reconciliation reports, ensuring accuracy, com

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. What We Offer You We believe you will love working at HALA! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups. We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares. We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment. Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry. We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company. You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best. If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now