CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a well-established and highly respected Financial Services Consulting Group, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor to join their growing team based in Nicosia. The successful applicant will join the company's growing Internal Audit Department, and be responsible for leading and delivering risk-based internal audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of regulated financial institutions, including Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs), Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs), Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment Institutions (PIs), Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), and other entities regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). Our client is seeking applicants who are ideally educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or another relevant discipline, who possess at least 3+ years of relevant experience within Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Services Consulting, or a regulated financial services environment. Holders of professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or CFA are encouraged to apply, and prior experience within a professional services firm and/or experience auditing regulated financial institutions is a must. An attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, which includes a Provident Fund, and Medical Insurance.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead and perform risk-based internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Develop audit programmes, testing procedures, and comprehensive working papers.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, legislation, and industry best practices.
• Conduct interviews with senior management and key control functions.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing, and detailed audit assessments.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks, regulatory breaches, and process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, concise, and Board-ready Internal Audit Reports with practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and senior management.
• Liaise with clients throughout audit engagements and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Stay up to date with developments in CySEC, CBC, MiFID II, AIFMD, MiCA and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Support the continuous enhancement of internal audit methodologies and best practices.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience within Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Services Consulting, or a regulated financial services environment.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or CFA will be considered a significant advantage.
• Previous experience auditing Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs), AIFMs, Funds, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment Institutions (PIs), Banks, or Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs).
• Experience working within a professional services, audit, or consulting firm.
• Experience preparing Internal Audit Reports for Boards of Directors and Audit Committees.
• Sound knowledge of CySEC regulations, MiFID II, AIFMD, MiCA, AML legislation, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), risk-based auditing methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities including CySEC, CBC, EBA and ESMA would be considered an advantage.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Professional, client-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office.

Key Benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• Provident Fund.
• Medical Insurance.
• Ongoing professional training and career development.
• Sponsorship and support for relevant professional certifications.
• Exposure to leading CySEC and CBC regulated financial institutions.
• Opportunity to work across MiFID II, AIFMD, MiCA, EMI, and Payment Services regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing and highly regarded financial services consulting firm.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to [email protected] quoting the reference number CAR9263. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.