Sr Internal Auditor

About Klar

Let’s start with the basics! Klar is a Mexican fintech startup whose mission is to democratize and revolutionize the way in which financial services have been delivered so far in Mexico, especially since half of the population doesn’t have a bank account. We offer a rich set of products across our debit and credit offers and the future is bright for Klar! We have an exciting and ambitious roadmap to bring more features to our products so that we can better serve our users. We have served more than 2 million users since our launch in 2019! 

We are also proud to have been certified in 2023 as a “Great Place to Work” in Mexico - we’ve worked hard to make that happen and will continue to make bigger strides in the future! Sound like a place you’d like to be?

Our people

If you join us at Klar, you’ll be welcomed to a team which is rich in many talents and we are very proud! With our head office in Mexico City, and remote tech hubs in Berlin and Argentina, we are always learning something new about another culture or language. With so many people from different backgrounds and walks of life (young professionals, parents, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), you’ll definitely find your people here! 

Our values

Ownership - We own our successes & our failures as a team.

Excellence - We do everything to the best of our ability & always seek to achieve a new level of excellence in our work.

Inclusion - We believe we are stronger together and actively work to promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture.

Customer Obsession - We understand the value Klar can bring to its customers & it’s always at the forefront of our decisions.

Klarity - We communicate clearly & with authenticity. It’s in our name & it’s what we do.

The position and your daily adventures

This is a full-time position based in our Mexico City office with a hybrid model, therefore we are looking forward to seeing you in our office 2-3 times per week. 

What you can expect:

Our internal audit area is crucial to our business. They work closely with risk and compliance to create an internal risk management framework and to make sure they're running efficiently.

We are looking for a great team player auditor, who'll be responsible for covering regulatory compliance and finance risk management. Your role will include:

Participation and conduction of audit fieldwork, through test execution as well as production of the final report together with the team.

Present and jointly analyze audit reports with the areas involved

Lead audits according to the annual program, as well as for needs that may arise.

Develop, implement, and optimize data visualization and analysis tools to strengthen audit processes.

Identification of issues and discussion with relevant stakeholders

Follow- up actions plans to ensure their correct implementation

Participate in continuous risk assessments and preparation the annual audit plan

You will be interacting with stakeholders from the first and second line of defense, you will also act as a knowledge multiplier, sharing your experience and training with other auditors to elevate the team´s technical skills, while actively participating in internal audit projects.

And you will be doing all this in a multicultural environment, full of new technologies and tools, having to continually study and understand the Klar environment, with the freedom and incentive to create new and more efficient ways of assessing the company´s risk.

This is an exciting time for Klar, we are launching exciting new products. Come and join the journey and help us build the future of finance.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics  or a related field

At least 5 years of experience in the financial industry

Knowledge of financial market regulations, including Mexican Banking and SOFIPO regulations, GRC frameworks, and issue management

Thorough understanding of banking processes, internal audit, and internal controls

Data analysis knowledge of tools such as Python or similar

Strong analytical background

Intermediate English proficiency

Softskills:

Hands- on and willing to get hands dirty on execution

Organized

Decision – making based on risk mitigation

Great team player, communication and listening skills

Critical Thinking

Strong prioritization and organization skills

Self – starter and ability to work independently

Our offer to you:

Competitive salary based on performance and experience

Chance of earning Klar stock options

15 days of paid vacation per year; plus extended maternity and paternity leaves

Vacation premium

30 days of Christmas bonus

Food vouchers

Medical Insurance

Computer device

Wellhub  subscription to offer mental and physical health

Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via Modern Health

A modern centrally located office in Mexico City with free drinks, snacks, and regular social events

International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people

A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you're interested in

Klar is a safe place for everyone!

We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Should you require any accommodations through the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help!