Internal Auditor

iTalent PLUS•Malta, MT

About The Position

Our client, a well-established professional services organisation, is looking to recruit an experienced Internal Auditor to join their team. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering risk-based internal audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries. The role will provide exposure to different business environments while focusing on governance, risk management, internal controls and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or another relevant discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in internal audit or a similar assurance-related role.
Good knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, corporate governance and relevant regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, assess controls and develop practical recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence in presenting audit findings and engaging with stakeholders at different levels of an organisation.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively both independently and within a team.
High level of integrity, professionalism and ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Professional qualifications or certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent, would be considered an advantage but are not essential.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out internal audit assignments in line with agreed audit plans, objectives and scope.
Develop risk-based audit programmes and perform testing to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Evaluate governance structures, risk management processes and internal control frameworks.
Identify control gaps, operational weaknesses and emerging risks, providing practical recommendations for improvement.
Prepare clear and comprehensive internal audit reports outlining findings, risks and recommended actions.
Present audit findings and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients throughout the audit process.
Conduct follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed corrective actions.
Perform risk assessments to identify key business risks and evaluate the controls in place to mitigate them.
Utilise digital and AI-enabled audit tools to improve audit efficiency, analysis and the quality of insights provided.
Contribute to the preparation of annual risk-based internal audit plans.
Assist with reports and presentations for Audit Committees and Boards of Directors.
Support the ongoing development and improvement of internal audit methodologies, processes and tools.
Promote strong governance, risk management and internal control practices across client organisations.
Work across a varied portfolio of organisations and industries, gaining exposure to different operational and regulatory environments.