About the job
Optasia is a pioneering B2B2X financial technology platform that specializes in scoring, financial decision-making, disbursement, and collection services. Our mission is to promote financial inclusion globally and transform the financial landscape.
We are on the lookout for a dynamic and results-oriented Internal Audit Specialist who is energized by a fast-paced and empowering environment. This role is perfect for individuals who excel in teamwork and wish to contribute to an innovative fintech organization. Candidates should possess a solid technology and IT background with 4 to 6 years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, or technology risk management.
The successful candidate will join our Risk, Compliance, and Assurance team, reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit. You will play a critical role in assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management practices, and various business and governance processes. Your focus will be on IT General Controls, technology platforms, integrations, IT systems lifecycle, AI/ML models, cloud infrastructure, data governance, and information security.
The ideal candidate will showcase strong analytical and communication skills, capable of translating audit findings into clear, actionable insights that drive business value. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, operations, compliance, and finance, will be essential to help us scale securely while upholding robust control frameworks and operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and deliver risk-based internal audits to assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls across operations, systems, and business processes.
- Draft comprehensive reports and communicate audit findings, providing actionable insights and recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with technology, product, risk, and compliance teams to understand systems, processes, and emerging risks.
- Track the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Assist in developing the annual audit plan.
- Foster a culture of accountability and strong internal controls.
- Contribute to enhancing automation and data-driven methodologies within the audit function.

