Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Bayzat is at the forefront of transforming workplaces through innovative solutions in HR, Payroll, Finance, and Insurance. Renowned as a leading SaaS platform for employee benefits and a key player in the Insurance sector, we are committed to our mission: empower every company to create a remarkable workplace by supercharging people processes and payments. As one of the MENA region's fastest-growing Scale-Ups, Bayzat is celebrated for its innovative product offerings, backed by over 300 team members from 35+ nationalities. Recognized by Forbes as a promising UAE-based startup and supported by leading VCs like Mubadala and Point72 Ventures, we are among the best-funded HRTech scale-ups in the region. At Bayzat, culture is paramount. We are a principle-driven, merit-based organization where authenticity, collaboration, and unpretentiousness thrive. Joining Bayzat means immersing yourself in an environment of high achievers, tackling complex challenges, and constantly striving for success. Our culture inspires continuous learning and excellence, allowing you to work with and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our journey to success is anchored in our commitment to innovation, empowering businesses with features designed to optimize efficiency and elevate employee experiences. Whether enhancing people processes, streamlining payments, or enabling smarter decisions, Bayzat is redefining what it means to create a truly remarkable workplace.

About the Role

As an Internal Audit Manager at Bayzat, you will lead the company's internal audit. You will independently review our risk management, compliance and internal controls to make sure they work as intended and meet our regulators' expectations. You will plan and deliver risk-based audits, report your findings clearly to leadership and the Board, and follow issues through to closure. This is a remote, full-time role.

Some High-Impact Responsibilities You Will Be Entrusted With

Own the internal audit charter and methodology, including the policies, procedures and manuals that support internal audit, and present them to the Board for approval Prepare a risk-based annual audit plan covering every material risk area, including outsourced and third-party activities Plan and deliver audits across key areas, including client onboarding and AML/CFT, premiums and claims, data protection and cyber, complaints, fraud controls and business continuity Review the accuracy and completeness of regulatory submissions and reports Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls in safeguarding company assets and preventing fraud Assess the reliability of accounting, financial, risk and compliance reporting Assess the effectiveness of the company's risk management and compliance frameworks Present audit findings, management action plans and the status of outstanding actions to the Board or Audit Committee on a quarterly basis Prepare and submit the annual internal audit report to the regulators, and escalate material issues in a timely manner Monitor the remediation of internal audit and regulatory findings, and validate supporting evidence before closure

What You Will Need To Have

7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in internal or external audit Experience auditing insurance companies or brokers is highly desirable; health insurance is a strong plus Experience with regulatory examinations and remediation plans in a regulated financial services or insurance business; GCC regulatory exposure is a plus Data analytics skills for full-population testing, for example on CRM and policy data using Excel or SQL A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification A relevant certification such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA or CA is a plus; a CAMS or ICA AML certificate is valued Independence and professional scepticism Clear, plain-language written reporting to leadership and the Board Fluency in English and Arabic, written and spoken

What's In It For You

At Bayzat, we don't sell beanbags or buzzwords as culture — we build an environment where high achievers thrive. You'll work alongside some of the hungriest, most driven people you'll ever meet, in a place that rewards performance, not politics.

Here's what you can expect:

• Meritocracy at its core: Your value creation and impact define your growth, not titles or tenure.
• Freedom to shape your path: We support cross-functional moves and growth transitions when you drive value.
• Real feedback culture: Feedback is coaching - empowering you to find your own answers and elevate your game.
• Barrier-free collaboration: Impact matters more than hierarchy. If you can create value, you'll have a seat at the table — even with the CEO.
• Accelerated growth: Fast-track opportunities for top performers; no artificial limits.
• Flexible work setup: Remote and hybrid options designed around performance.
• Inclusive culture: Regular company-wide all-hands, OKR tribe meetings, and annual awards that celebrate real impact.

This isn't for everyone — but if you want to be pushed, inspired, and rewarded for what you deliver,

Welcome to Bayzat.