Internal Auditor at HumanI in Ioannina, Epirus, Greece

Internal Auditor

We are looking for a strong professional to join our partnered, well established anonymous organisation as their second Internal Auditor

This is an opportunity to function in a healthy and rapidly growing organisation at the early stage of its development.

As the third member of the Internal Audit team, you will gain broad exposure to the organisation's operations, interact directly with senior management and take genuine ownership of your work.

You will work closely with an experienced Head of Internal Audit, benefiting from strong professional standards, a practical understanding of business operations and internal controls, and an environment that supports hands-on learning and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and perform internal audits across business and support functions.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices and compliance with internal policies and applicable requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks and areas for improvement, providing clear and practical recommendations.
• Analyse processes, transactions, data and documentation, preparing well-supported audit findings and reports.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and monitor their implementation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, procedures and working practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant professional standards, regulatory requirements and developments in Internal Audit.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Internal Audit or a relevant audit role.
• Good understanding of business operations, internal controls and risk management.
• Candidates with limited direct experience in the organisation's specific sector should: Be able to demonstrate strong theoretical knowledge when given a case. And the ability to apply the basic principle of internal audit in practice.
• Very good command of English and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and decisively, particularly when requesting information, challenging assumptions or seeking clarification.
• Integrity, independence and a strong sense of responsibility.

Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent, as well as a relevant postgraduate degree, will be considered an advantage.

Benefits

Why This Role Is Appealing

A chance to build, not simply to execute.

The Internal Audit function is small and developing. Joining at this stage means having genuine visibility, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to how the function evolves. Your work and professional contribution will be visible and meaningful.

Direct access to an experienced leader.

You will work closely with the Head of Internal Audit, gaining practical exposure to business operations, risk management, internal controls and audit methodology while learning from an experienced professional with high standards and strong business understanding.

Investment in your professional development.

The organisation is committed to supporting the acquisition of relevant professional certifications in Internal Audit and related areas. The aim is to invest in your development and build your capabilities over time, rather than simply fill a position.

Growth alongside an evolving organisation.

As the organisation continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to work across a wider range of activities, processes and business challenges. This offers valuable exposure to how an organisation develops, manages risk and strengthens its internal processes.

A different way of working and living.

The role is based in Ioannina, offering the opportunity to develop your career while enjoying life in a vibrant regional city, with a different pace of day-to-day living.

Compensation

• 1600 to 2500 gross depending on the level of experience and readiness of the candidate.
• Private Medical Insurance according to policy
• Clear commitment to professional development. This includes the support for relevant certifications deemed necessary for the position.
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as both the Internal Audit function and the organisation continue to grow.

Candidates with more experience, who do believe that they are above the level of the position are more than welcomed to come in direct contact with the lead consultant of the role: marina.koutsi@humani.services and have a confidential discussion.

For reasons of confidentiality we are not able to disclose the organisation until the phase of the final interview. All relevant CVs and discussions will be governed by confidentiality and any details will be kept for the reasons of this particular search.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 2018, HumanI is an Executive Search firm, satisfying the needs of organizations for C-level, Senior and Middle positions, or specialised projects in the Engineering and Software functions. In parallel, through our partnerships we support HR Digital Transformation initiatives and build data analytics to facilitate informed decision making. Our competitive advantage stems from the collaboration of diversified people with backgrounds in HR, Psychology, Coaching, IT and Finance.

Our brand “HumanI”, stands for Human Intelligence, encompassing our belief that no matter how multifaceted, digitally advanced or artificially intelligent a system may seem, it will always be a creation of 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀. This human aspect and ethical part of our work makes us unique in what we do. Ethical Headhunting; treating our candidates as our true clients, investing time and effort, consulting them on their careers. Supporting our companies as genuine strategic partners, investing in understanding their own internal needs and market trends.

Each person is 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 to us. After all, talent resides in deviations; embracing it, is the only way forward.

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