Senior Internal Audit Associate

Job Description:

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

The Senior Internal Audit Associate will be part of Remitly’s internal audit department, who is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and advisory services to improve Remitly’s governance, risk management, and control processes. This role will report to the Internal Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager, and help accomplish internal audit related projects. This role will be based in Cork, Ireland and will work a hybrid schedule. This role will require domestic and international travel as needed (approx 10-15%).

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You Will:

• Be the lead auditor for large, complex, and higher risk internal audit projects.
• Responsible for executing internal audit scoping, fieldwork, and reporting under the direction of audit leadership
• Draft audit report, audit observations and other deliverables that align with reporting guidance
• Align with business to assess remediation plans and due dates, and perform post-remediation validation testing
• Manage timely and quality delivery of multiple tasks, including audits, other related audit projects.
• Develop and maintain specialisation and expertise in one or more specific lines of business. 
• Keep abreast of current trends, new developments, technologies and practices in the auditing profession, financial services industry, and area of specialization.
• Complete other audit related tasks as directed by internal audit leadership
• Provide feedback and coaching to more junior team members performing internal audits

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field, or equivalent education and related training or experience.
• 3+ years of experience in audit, preferably in a role similar to a Senior Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles and methodologies.  
• Experience with risk management and process concepts.
• Experience in public accounting, financial services regulatory compliance (Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, Sanctions, etc.), and FinTech/Banking industry preferred.
• Professional accounting or auditing designation (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) preferred, or actively pursuing a designation.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days of vacation (including public holidays)
• Group private medical insurance
• Group pension (6% contributed) and group income protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Learning and Development Benefits

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.