Our client, an established professional services firm in Cyprus, is seeking a motivated and experienced Internal Auditor to join its team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting internal audit engagements, evaluating internal controls, assessing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.
This opportunity offers a collaborative professional environment, with excellent opportunities for career progression, continuous training, and professional development.
Responsibilities
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Plan and perform internal audit engagements in accordance with IIA Standards, internal methodologies, and applicable legislation.
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Assess risks, evaluate internal controls, and conduct appropriate audit procedures and testing.
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Perform compliance audits to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.
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Identify control weaknesses, compliance issues, and areas of increased risk, providing practical recommendations for improvement.
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Prepare and maintain accurate audit working papers, documentation, and supporting evidence.
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Prepare clear and comprehensive internal audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.
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Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.
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Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and follow up on outstanding audit issues.
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Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
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Stay updated on IIA Standards, ISA, IFRS, Cyprus legislation, AML, compliance, and risk management requirements.
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Undertake additional responsibilities as required.
Requirements
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University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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ACA, ACCA, or CIA qualification.
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Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance.
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Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and IIA Standards.
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Good knowledge of IFRS and Cyprus legislation.
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Knowledge of taxation, VAT, and AML requirements will be considered an advantage.
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Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience with CaseWare will be considered an advantage.
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Excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken.
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Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to continuous professional development.
Benefits
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Performance-based bonus.
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Full coverage of ACCA/ACA qualification expenses and professional subscriptions.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Wednesday and Friday afternoons off.
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Free parking facilities.
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Employee engagement, wellbeing, and benefits initiatives.
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Three days of paid sick leave annually.
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Fully funded professional training and development programmes.
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Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
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Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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Opportunities for long-term professional growth and career development.
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