Group Internal Auditor

COLIBRIX ONE

Group Internal Auditor leading audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT functions for a fintech company. Evaluate internal controls, assess risks, and present findings to management.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform risk-based audits across the group’s financial, operational, compliance and IT functions
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, assess financial and operational risks, review safeguarding arrangements and ensure adherence to MFSA and FCA requirements
Carry out internal audits across all key areas of the group’s activities, including finance, payment and operational processes, treasury, compliance, IT and risk management
Lead financial audits as a core focus area, including analysis of financial statements, assessment of the accuracy of accounting data, oversight of cash flows, reconciliations and settlements with payment partners, and review of costs and budgets across the group
Review safeguarding arrangements for client funds, ensuring proper segregation and accounting of client money in accordance with EMI requirements and applicable MFSA and FCA regulations
Assess AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring processes
Evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the internal control framework across all processes; identify risk areas and control weaknesses
Identify and assess financial, operational, regulatory and IT risks and develop recommendations to mitigate them
Assess compliance with internal policies and MFSA and FCA regulatory requirements, including outsourcing arrangements and regulatory reporting
Prepare audit findings, reports and presentations for management and the Audit Committee
Monitor the implementation of corrective actions following audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Higher education in finance, economics, accounting or audit
At least 5 years of experience in internal or external audit within financial services, the payments industry or fintech, including hands-on experience leading audits independently
Strong financial background: a solid understanding of financial reporting and financial control
Understanding of the EMI / payments business: safeguarding of client funds, payment flows, settlements with partners
Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment (MFSA, FCA an advantage) and AML/CFT principles
Understanding of internal audit methodology and a risk-based approach
Ability to quickly get to grips with unfamiliar processes — financial, operational and IT
Confident command of Excel, experience with ERP / accounting systems, and strong data analysis skills
Fluent English (the group's working language, used in communication with regulators and international offices)
Analytical mindset, structured thinking, attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture
Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings persuasively to management
Professional certifications (CIA, ACCA, DipIFR) will be a significant advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to shape the future of fintech solutions within a growing company
A collaborative and supportive team environment
English / Spanish classes
Opportunity to receive reimbursement for work-related training/courses
Option to work in a hybrid model based on mutual agreement with the direct coordinator

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisData AnalysisInternal Control AssessmentRisk AssessmentAudit Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical MindsetStructured ThinkingStrong Communication Skills

Certifications

CIAACCADipIFR