Tirane, Internal Audit

Internal Audit
IuteCredit Europe AS is an internationally focused microfinance entity, based in Estonia, and operating in different markets, such as Albania, Moldova, Macedonia, Kosovo, Bulgaria and Bosnia with the possibility of expansion to other Balkan, EU and Non-EU Countries.
Made up of around 300 staff and various partners in the respected countries, IuteCredit’s mission is to provide the best Customer Experience to our customers who are in the fast and express need of obtaining the needed funds or various devices, appliances, and solutions for improving their everyday life and lifestyle.

Job Duties:

Internal Audit, has overall responsibility for the Internal Audit function and ensuring Internal Audit is closely aligned with industry best practices in executing the duties across the business and financial operations. The role with report to supervisory board in Tallin and dotted line report to CEO of Iutecredit Albania, collectively optimizing the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management
• Lead Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, audit technology and Audit Committee reporting.
• Lead Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and enterprise risk assessment and planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the organization.
• Meet regularly with the Group Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the committee of emerging risks and/or exposures (whether internal or external to the company) that should be considered, and serve as a “thought leader” with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
• Detects shortcomings activities of employees and potential excesses of authorization, makes proposals for elimination of shortcomings.
• Revises all the internal procedures in force and follows up if the process is within the regulations mentioned also by Group Policies.
• Performs Internal controls assessments of acquired companies and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies.
• Investigates and determines causes of irregularities and errors and recommends corrective action and suggests improvement.
• Actively participates in executive management meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans.

Knowledge / skills required:

• Senior Internal Auditor must have knowledge of General Accepted Auditing Standards, Accounting and Finance Principles, variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law and excellent communication skills and routine tolerance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, proven attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and flexible when it comes to re-prioritizing tasks due to business demands.
• Ability to work well both cross-functionally and collaboratively as a team player and as a self-starter. Strong facilitator to help others complete the task at hand and work together.
• A proactive planner with critical thinking and analysis who isn’t afraid to ask probing questions for clarity and excellent communicator.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree & Master of Science should be in Accounting & Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience with a focus in internal auditing, finance controlling or similar activity, previous work experience with consumer credit or other field of finance will be considered as a plus.
• Graduate-level certificate in internal auditing to complement related degrees
• Advanced skills with Windows and Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and good data processing abilities.
• Fluent level of English Language is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages as Romanian, Russian, Albanian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, and Bosnian will be considered as an advantage.

What do we offer:

• Working in a multi-cultural, diverse team.
• Travels to subsidiaries when needed by management.
• Interesting staff meetings and retreats happening several times per year through Europe.
• Competitive financial package.
• Positive, dynamic and encouraging working atmosphere.
• Opportunity for professional and educational trainings.

How to Apply:

Please send us your CV in the email address, hr@iutecredit.al

The deadline of submitting the application is 15.04.2019


* All applications will be treated with high level of confidentiality.