Head of Internal Audit

**About Thunes**

Thunes is a global, fast-growing, and innovative Fintech scale-up that uses technology to disrupt and transform the existing financial system.

We have a strong Mission: to create a better global payments network, and a great Purpose: to connect the world to economic opportunities and address systemic inequality when it comes to financial services.

We are proud to power payments for the world's fastest-growing businesses and work with some of the amazing global brands - from Gig Economy giants such as Uber and Deliveroo and Southeast Asia's super-app Grab, to global Fintech leaders such as PayPal and Remitly.

Our Products help to drastically simplify the Payment integration experience for our customers: with a single, simple connection, businesses and consumers can send payments to - and get paid in - every corner of the world. Instantly.

Thunes is headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in London, Barcelona, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, San Francisco, Dubai, Nairobi, Manila and Hong Kong.

**Head of Internal Audit**

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Head of Internal Audit, based in either London, Paris or Singapore, to establish and lead our Enterprise Risk/Internal Audit function. This role requires a senior yet hands-on professional who will be responsible for building the function from the ground up, ensuring robust audit frameworks and processes are in place to manage the company's risks effectively.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer you will manage all internal audit activities, provide independent and objective assessments and offer recommendations for mitigating risks.

You will provide critical advice to both the Exco and Board, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to have a big impact within Thunes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit strategy aligned with the company's objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
- Build the Enterprise Risk/Internal Audit function from scratch, including setting up policies, procedures, and controls to identify, assess, and manage risks across the company.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify areas of potential exposure and develop risk management strategies to mitigate them.
- Serve as an advisor to the Exco and Board, providing insights and recommendations on risk management, control frameworks, and operational efficiencies.
- Plan and conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Prepare and present audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure that all audit activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices.

What we are looking for:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in an internal audit / enterprise risk role, ideally with a track record of building out an internal audit function from the ground up.
- Extensive knowledge of risk management and internal audit standards.
- Experience working in financially regulated environments.
- Experience working in global, highly diverse companies and environments, working with multi country/region remits.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven experience advising and influencing senior leadership. Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to operate in a lean environment, striking a balance of being strategic yet hands on with a bias towards execution.
- Experience working in the FinTech or payment industry is a plus.
- Comfortable with frequent travel to our multiple offices around the world.