Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor Push Gaming is a dynamic and innovative game development studio specialising in creating top-quality, mobile-optimised online casino games. With a passion for gaming and a commitment to pushing boundaries, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to players worldwide. We are looking to hire an Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance to the Board on the effectiveness of Push Gaming’s internal controls, risk-management procedures, and governance processes. The role evaluates operational, regulatory, technical, financial, and security controls across all Push Gaming entities and functions, identifying weaknesses, recommending improvements, supporting continuous improvement and supporting the company in maintaining high standards expected in regulated gambling markets. Location: Hybrid in Ta' Xbiex, Malta. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience. What you’ll be doing: Audit Planning & Execution Develop and maintain the annual internal audit plan aligned with business risks and regulatory expectations. Conduct risk-based audits across Compliance, Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, IT Security, HR, and Operational functions. Perform detailed process reviews, walkthroughs, and control testing across all Push Gaming entities. Regulatory & Governance Assurance Evaluate adherence to requirements from relevant regulators where Push Gaming holds a license. Assess control implementation for regulatory commitments, licence conditions, SOPs, and internal policies. Review governance processes, decision-making frameworks, and business continuity arrangements. Operational & Technical Control Reviews Audit key activities such as change management, game release processes, access control, incident management, RTP/win-probability reporting, certification workflows, and vendor-risk management. Verify the integrity of operational processes including reporting flows, data retention practices, and cross-departmental dependencies. Reporting & Improvement Tracking Produce clear audit reports with findings, evidence, and classified risk impacts. Present results to the Board / Steering Committee and senior management. Track remediation actions and confirm timely implementation of improvements. Ad-hoc Reviews Conduct targeted reviews requested by the Board or senior leadership. Support investigations into suspected control failures or procedural gaps. Advise on internal-control aspects for new processes, markets, or organisational changes. Independence requirements You will operate independently of operational departments. The role must not be involved in day-to-day decision-making in the areas being audited. What you’ll bring to the role: Experience in gambling, fintech, or regulated technology sectors. Familiarity with remote gambling regulatory frameworks. Experience in internal audit, risk, compliance, or assurance roles. Strong understanding of internal-control frameworks and risk-assessment methodologies. Ability to document processes, controls, and audit evidence with precision. Professional audit qualification or progression (e.g., IIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent). High level of independence, objectivity, and analytical capability. Excellent written communication, especially for reporting to senior management and boards. Understanding of software-development life cycles, cloud infrastructure, and product release workflows. Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other information-security frameworks. Experience with data-analysis techniques and tools.