--- title: 'Auditor at HALA' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/auditor-hala-riyadh-riyadh-v14dnaqv5yc0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-04' --- # Auditor at HALA - **Company:** HALA - **Location:** Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hala/jobs/5286685008 ## Job description Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. bjective We are seeking a Auditor – Quality Assurance & Administration to join our Internal Audit team and support the continuous enhancement of the department's quality, governance, and operational effectiveness. The Senior Auditor will be responsible for overseeing the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), ensuring compliance with the Internal Audit Charter, approved audit methodology, and applicable professional standards. The role will also coordinate departmental planning, audit administration, performance reporting, resource management, and other governance activities to support the effective delivery of the Internal Audit Plan. ## Responsibilities Coordinate the development, execution, and monitoring of the annual Internal Audit Plan, including audit scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting of plan progress. Administer and maintain the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to ensure audit activities comply with the Internal Audit Charter, approved methodology, and applicable professional standards. Perform quality assurance reviews of audit planning, fieldwork, working papers, observations, and reports to ensure consistency, completeness, and adherence to departmental standards before issuance. Monitor compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (IIA), regulatory requirements, and internal policies, and recommend enhancements to the audit methodology and related documentation. Maintain and periodically update the Internal Audit Manual, audit templates, risk and control libraries, and other departmental guidance documents. Coordinate the preparation of Internal Audit reports, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and periodic updates for Senior Management, the Audit Committee, and regulatory authorities. Administer the Internal Audit Management System (AMS), ensuring audit records, documentation, evidence, and engagement files are complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with applicable record retention requirements. Monitor the implementation and closure of audit observations and regulatory findings, including validation of management action plans and preparation of follow-up status reports. Coordinate internal and external quality assessments, including preparation for External Quality Assessments (EQA) and regulatory reviews, and monitor the implementation of improvement initiatives. Support departmental budgeting, procurement, vendor management, co-sourcing administration, contract monitoring, and other administrative activities. Coordinate departmental training, professional certification initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous development programs to enhance audit competencies. Support the Chief Audit Executive in preparing annual plans, Audit Committee materials, strategic initiatives, departmental policies, and other governance-related deliverables. Identify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency through process improvements, automation, data analytics, and the adoption of audit technologies. Perform advisory assignments and other ad hoc projects as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive. ## What We Offer You We believe you will love working at HALA! - We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups. - We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares. - We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment. - Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry. - We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company. - You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best. If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now ## About HALA ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HALA is a leading fintech platform in the MENAP region that provides SMEs with an all-in-one solution for business accounts, digital payments, expense management, and financing, aiming to build the "future bank of SMEs." - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on major sources ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Financial Services / Fintech - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the MENAP region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, Lebanon, Germany, and others) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To empower SMEs to manage, run, and grow their businesses seamlessly with our all-in-one platform" — building the future bank of SMEs. ## Products & Services - **HALA Business Account**: A full-featured business bank account with instant settlement of sales, payment acceptance and sending, expense management, and access to financing — all from one platform. - **HALA Payments**: Digital payment solutions for merchants, including a mobile point-of-sale (POS) system for restaurants and businesses. - **HALA Cashier**: A solution to digitize payments and manage sales and operations. - **HALA Logistics**: Logistics solutions integrated with financial services. - **HALA Financing**: Credit and financing products for SMEs to grow their businesses. - **Expense Management**: Tools for businesses to control and manage expenses. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding: $164.1 million across 6 rounds (as of latest data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investors include **Sanabil** (Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund) and **The Rise Fund** (impact fund by TPG). Other investors include **Impact46** (led Series A). HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank (SAMA) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market. - **Growth Signals**: - Annual revenue of $25 million (estimated). - 378 employees (+26.4% YoY growth). - Over 100,000–150,000 SMEs using the platform. - Over 20 billion SAR in transaction volume processed. - Acquired **paymennt.com** in February 2023. - Active in 10 countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Regulatory Moat**: Fully licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and FSRA in Abu Dhabi — a significant trust signal in a heavily regulated industry. - **All-in-One Platform**: Combines banking, payments, expense management, and financing in a single interface, reducing the need for SMEs to use multiple providers. - **Instant Settlement**: Offers immediate settlement of sales to business accounts, a key differentiator for cash-flow-sensitive SMEs. - **Strong Local Presence**: Deeply embedded in the Saudi and MENAP ecosystem, with a large, growing customer base and government-linked investors. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Expanding the "future bank of SMEs" by deepening product offerings (financing, expense management) and scaling operations across MENAP. - **Direction for growth**: Geographic expansion (already in 10 countries), increasing the customer base beyond 150,000 SMEs, and potentially launching new financial products. The recent $157 million Series B (2025) signals aggressive growth plans. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: HALA promotes a high-performance culture based on innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Core values include "Spirit of Entrepreneurship," "Resilience," "Understanding," and "Trust." The team is diverse (25+ nationalities) and works across 6 offices. - **Work Policy**: Mostly **in-office** (on-site) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with some remote roles (e.g., Dubai). The company emphasizes a "one culture" team environment. - **Notable Perks/Engineering Culture**: - Strong investment in technology (101 technical employees, 14% of workforce). - Roles include AI Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Data Engineer, and Software Engineer. - Emphasis on ownership: "Every team member has a leadership role and space to make a real impact." - Active hiring: 17 open positions (as of latest data), with a 325% YoY increase in job postings. ## Sources 1. [HALA Official Website](https://hala.com/) 2. [HALA Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hala) 3. [HALA LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/halapayments) 4. [HALA Culture Page](https://hala.com/en/our-culture) 5. 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