Internal Audit Manager

Job description

ABOUT BJAK We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while improving efficiency in society. We developed the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia, now serving over 8 million users. We continue expanding into new AI-driven applications across emerging use cases. Our team is highly talented, fast-moving, and focused on engineering and product excellence in a flat, high-ownership environment. Everyone is expected to be hands-on and directly contribute to impact. ABOUT THE ROLE We are hiring an Internal Audit Manager – Payment & Vendor Controls to independently review company payments and vendor transactions. This role ensures all payments are legitimate, properly approved, fully documented, and compliant with internal policies. You will play a key role in preventing payment leakage, detecting fraud risks, and strengthening financial controls. You will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Treasury, and Business teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct internal audits across various business functions to evaluate operational efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness of internal controls. - Review financial transactions, operational processes, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, legitimacy, and adherence to company policies. - Identify and assess risks, control weaknesses, process gaps, and potential fraud indicators, while providing recommendations for improvement. - Perform audit testing, process walkthroughs, and compliance reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of internal procedures and governance standards. - Prepare audit findings, reports, and documentation, including recommendations and corrective action plans for management review. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow up on audit findings and ensure timely resolution and implementation of corrective actions. - Support the continuous improvement of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, audit methodologies, and overall business processes. REQUIREMENTS - Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field. - 5 years of experience in audit, finance operations, accounts payable, or payment control roles. - Strong understanding of payments, invoices, approvals, vendor management, and basic accounting principles. - High attention to detail with strong analytical and investigative skills. - Ability to review and challenge transactions objectively and professionally. - Comfortable working with spreadsheets, audit trackers, and finance systems. - Exposure to fraud detection, duplicate payment identification, or vendor audits is an advantage. - Familiar with approval matrices, segregation of duties, and finance SOPs. Why Join Us? - Competitive compensation aligned with your impact - Fast-track career growth with direct exposure to leadership and decision-making - A flat, high-ownership environment where initiative is valued and rewarded - A collaborative, ambitious team that values speed, clarity, and excellence - The opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes in a high-growth regional fintech powered by AI