Διευθυντής Εσωτερικού Ελέγχου και Κανονιστικής Συμμόρφωσης

We are looking for a Head of Audit & Compliance.

Company Overview:
The company is a publicly traded Greek organisation

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Audit Committee at Board level, the Head of Audit and Compliance will be responsible for preparing and implementing a risk based audit and compliance plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities and internal controls. In particular, the role will require:

• Overseeing the preparation of an annual company-wide Risk Assessment and the development of an Internal Audit plan;
• Developing recommendations to address control weaknesses identified during internal audits and ensure that these are implemented within all relevant divisions and operations of the company; and
• Ensuring internal audit methodology is consistently applied and documented.
• Being a focal point for driving Ethics & Compliance within the company;
• Taking responsibility for the successful implementation of an Anti–Fraud Programme; REsponsible for creating new ethics and compliance policies and procedures as required;
• Promoting an Ethics and Compliance culture in the company through employee training and awareness raising;
• Following up on reported concerns and carry out investigations where warranted; and
• Conducting compliance reviews.
• Providing regular reports to the Audit Committee on the company’s system of internal controls, significant audit recommendations, any suspected fraudulent activity and investigations or compliance reviews carried out; and
• Interfacing regularly with Board of Directors, senior corporate and line of business management.

The Head of Internal Audit and Compliance will initially have a team of 3 people.

Requirements:
- Fluency in Greek; current location in Greece (or else willingness to relocate at no cost to company)
- 12-15+ years of professional experience, of which at least 7+ years should be in audit/internal audit. Candidates must have held internal audit management positions
- Experience at a multi-national, multi-subsidiary business is preferred
- CPA or local accounting qualification is essential. Other post-graduate business education (e.g. MBA) preferred

CVs should be directed to akoutoupis@ba.aegean.gr together with a covering letter addressing the above requirements.