Internal Auditor

About Edenred

Edenred is a global digital services platform focused on employee benefits, professional mobility, and business-to-business payments. It operates across 44 countries and connects more than 60 million users with over 2 million partner merchants through more than 1 million client companies.

The company provides solutions that support employee engagement through meal vouchers, commuting support, gift vouchers, wellness, rewards, and special offers aimed at improving purchasing power. Its mobility offering covers multi-energy services such as EV charging, fleet management, maintenance, tolls, and parking. Edenred also supports corporate payments through virtual cards. Beyond its own products, the platform distributes services from more than 120 partner brands.

Guided by its purpose, “Enrich connections. For good.”, Edenred aims to improve users’ well-being and purchasing power, simplify life for professional drivers, and encourage healthier food choices, more environmentally responsible products, and sustainable mobility. The company also works to increase business attractiveness and efficiency while supporting employment and the local economy. Edenred has 12,000 employees and, in 2024, generated nearly €45 billion in business volume through mobile apps, online platforms, and cards. It is listed on Euronext Paris and appears in several major indices including CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe, DJSI World, and MSCI Europe.

The UAE Context

Edenred UAE is a rapidly expanding payroll services provider serving more than 15,000 businesses and over 2.2 million unbanked employees. The business works with more than 10 banks and 35 financial institutions. Its offering helps companies manage payroll while giving employees a simple way to receive and use their salaries through a mobile app with features such as money transfer, mobile recharge, and card services.

The Role

As Internal Auditor, you will take ownership of the internal audit function for a regulated Stored Value Facility (SVF) business. The position requires you to build and run a strong audit program that supports governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory obligations. Your work will help protect the company’s financial integrity, operational resilience, and customer confidence. You will partner with senior leadership to provide objective assurance and practical recommendations that strengthen controls and support ongoing improvement in a fast-changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a risk-based internal audit program that reflects SVF regulatory requirements and business priorities.
• Perform full-scope audits across finance, operations, IT platforms, and compliance activities, including AML/CFT control areas.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management systems, and governance arrangements.
• Write concise audit findings and recommendations, then follow up with stakeholders to monitor corrective actions and closure.
• Work with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits, reviews, and inspections.
• Encourage a workplace culture that values control discipline, accountability, and ongoing process improvement.

Candidate Profile

You should hold a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or another relevant discipline. A professional qualification such as CIA or CA is preferred. The role calls for 6 to 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or compliance within financial services, fintech, or payments. A solid grasp of SVF, e-money, or payments regulation is important, along with the ability to audit IT systems, data security, and operational processes. Experience in audit planning, evaluating control frameworks, and reviewing financial documents and audit reports is also required. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for working effectively with different stakeholders.

Reporting Structure

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

Collaboration

This role works closely with Compliance teams handling regulatory and AML/CFT requirements, as well as IT and business teams supporting payments operations, customer onboarding, and transaction monitoring systems.