Company Overview:
Join a leading Chinese payments platform with a significant presence in Luxembourg. Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Internal Auditor to lead their audit initiatives across the EMEA region. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful audits within a dynamic and innovative global organization.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing complex audit projects across diverse business lines and entities in the EMEA region. This pivotal role requires extensive audit experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to provide strategic insights to enhance our internal control environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of risk-based audit plans for EMEA entities, ensuring coverage of key operational, financial, and compliance areas.
- Conduct and manage end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business processes, assess risks, and provide valuable recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.
- Coach, mentor, and guide junior audit team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality audit deliverables.
- Stay abreast of regulatory developments and industry trends relevant to the payments and fintech sectors in the EMEA region.
- Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
- Extensive experience (8+ years) in internal audit, risk management, or compliance roles within financial services, with a focus on leading audit programs across multiple jurisdictions.
- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English is essential, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage audit engagements independently, with a track record of delivering high-quality audit results.
- In-depth knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to the EMEA region.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights and areas for improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing audit team members.
Why Join Us:
This role presents a unique opportunity to take on a leadership position within a rapidly expanding global payments platform. You will have the chance to make a significant impact by driving audit excellence and contributing to our client's ongoing success in the EMEA region. They offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
If you are a seasoned auditor with a strong background in leading audit programs and a passion for driving operational excellence within a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply and be part of a talented team in Luxembourg.
Please feel free to reach out to Verdi Poggi, Specialist Recruitment Consultant, with your CV directly to find out more.