Internal Auditor

Join forces with FINCI, the proud recipient of the prestigious Lithuanian Fintech Innovation Award 2023.

As an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) regulated by the Central Bank of Lithuania, we're transforming the financial landscape.

What sets FINCI apart? Powerful partnerships. Collaborating with global leaders such as Ripple, Temenos, and Mastercard, we deliver world-class payment solutions and innovative financial services.

With a presence across 29 EEA countries, FINCI provides multi-currency accounts and near-instant, blockchain-powered international transfers for both individuals and businesses.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Internal Auditor to join our team in Riga (Latvia).

This role is critical in ensuring sound governance, robust internal controls, and operational efficiency across the organization. The Internal Auditor will provide independent and objective assurance that the company's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for an analytical, business-oriented professional who is eager to contribute to a dynamic, fast-evolving financial or corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations of the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of the company's operations and internal controls.
• Assess the adequacy of risk management processes, identifying and mitigating business, operational, and financial risks.
• Evaluate the reliability, integrity, and completeness of financial and management information systems.
• Review the efficient use of company resources and controls to prevent losses and ensure value for money.
• Develop and execute the annual Internal Audit Plan in line with risk-based audit methodology.
• Ensure adherence to international internal audit standards (IIA) and best practices.
• Review compliance of business units and operations with internal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely internal audit reports and present findings to Management.
• Provide recommendations to enhance internal control frameworks, business processes, and operational efficiency.
• Perform special audits, ad-hoc investigations, and advisory reviews as required.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing best practices and assisting management in process re-design and risk mitigation initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification or equivalent qualification (e.g., ACCA, CISA) would be a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal or external auditing (experience in financial institutions or regulated sectors preferred).
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Good understanding of IT systems and related controls.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written); knowledge of Lithuanian & Russian is considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of audit methodologies, analytical tools, and reporting practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of professional integrity.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present findings diplomatically and persuasively.

We Offer

• A responsible and independent position with direct impact on the company's internal governance and control environment.
• Professional growth opportunities, including access to training, certifications, and professional development programs.
• A collaborative and open work culture with strong ethical standards.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Medical insurance with excellent coverage including dentistry;
• Co-workers who are passionate about their business.