Senior Internal Auditor

About this role

Lavipharm is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor based in Athens, who will be responsible for planning and executing internal audit engagements, in order to provide independent, objective assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control systems, recommending improvements where needed.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management and relevant governance bodies.
• Support fraud investigations, regulatory compliance reviews, and ad-hoc audit assignments.
• Utilize data analytics and technology to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, audit standards, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting or Financial Management (essential).
• Master’s degree in Financial Accounting or Financial Management is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal/external audit or a relevant control function (within the pharmaceutical industry will be an asset).
• Experience in a listed company environment will be considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Excellent Knowledge of the English language
• Proficient with Microsoft Office especially Microsoft spreadsheet program
• High knowledge/ highly experienced with ERP systems (SAP, etc)