Title:  Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Athens, Greece

The Opportunity

Group Internal Audit is organised around a general competency poles 1/ IT & Operations and 2/Global & Control Functions. We are currently recruiting for a role within the Global & Control Functions team, which is mainly focussed on support functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement,…) and Regulatory, Compliance, Risk, Internal Control & Fraud Management topics).

Auditors work from a pool and audits are built based on competencies and the development needs of auditors. Each audit is led by an Audit Manager and a team of auditor(s) depending on the complexity and extent of the topic to be audited.

Audits are transversal and aim to treat a topic (identified by Senior Management or identified as risky according to Enterprise Risk) across multiple entities of the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an annual risk-based internal audit plan for the Board of Directors’ and its Audit Committee’s review and approval, and present any changes to the internal audit plan for validation
• Define specific annual audits of compliance with the safeguarding requirements under the Payment Services Regulations
• Execute and collaborate on audit missions, and in accordance with the Group Internal Audit audit methodology.
• Obtain information from all relevant sources (through interview, observation, …)
• Conduct audit testing and identify reportable issues and critical matters to be communicated
• Review policies and procedures for compliance
• Assess processes and controls and evaluate adequacy to address risks identified
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls across the business (IT, operations, support functions)
• Prepare audit report and verbally communicate findings to auditees and senior management
• Provide feedback and recommendations on business risks and improve operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate
• Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed
• Coordinate with other assurance functions (Compliance, Internal Control, Risk Management, External Auditors…)
• Interact with executives and offices across multiple business and operations and report to Group Internal Audit.
• Prepare, review and report audit activity to the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and WL Group Internal Audit Management
• Manage internal audit projects and initiatives which aim to continuously improve the audit process and ensure yearly certification with regards to IIA requirements
• Monitor and follow-up of audit action closure

Skills & Competencies

• Strong regulatory and compliance background, with a clear understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to a payment institution
• Open personality and convincing communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work as part of a team with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to be persuasive, problem-solving-oriented
• Ability to succinctly communicate complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
• Act as an audit lead in managing end-to-end audit projects, ensuring quality assurance requirements

Job Qualifications

• High analytical and conceptual skills as well as detailed focused approach
• Good planning and organizational methods, ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Ability to present complex topics in a short and precise manner
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English & Greek (French is a plus) 

Experience

• High potential with at least 4 to 6 years of experience in a similar function, preferably experience in “Big 4” external auditing and/or internal auditing of an international company.
• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration and/or Economics and/or Finance Fluent English and another European language (French, Spanish, etc.) are required.
• Experience in a payment card industry or financially regulated entity. Experience with PSD2, EBA guidelines, and Bank of Greece Act / regulatory requirements are a plus.
• Technical Skills :
  • Understanding of the business operations processes in a financial institution or payment card industry
  • Knowledgeable in any data analysis techniques and tools.

Education

• Master degree in Audit or Finance.