Our client, a European institution, is looking for an Audit Officer who speaks English fluently. This temporary contract as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
Audit & Evaluation
• Contribute to the smooth running of audit/evaluation assignments in terms of planning, timing and organisation between the auditees and the auditors, i.e. ensuring key documents are provided.
• Assist in ensuring a coordinated approach to audit missions run by the external and internal auditors, Member States and the European Commission on related activities.
• Ensure that audits and evaluations are coordinated according to applicable the procedures.
• Proactively follow-up on all audit issues. In particular, proactively liaise with relevant internal services so that the various audit recommendations are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.

Audit Projects:
• Participate in the establishment of special internal control reports and in the gathering of information from the different departments.
• Ensure smooth running of each project (terms of planning, timing and organisation).

Qualifications:
• University degree, preferably at a postgraduate level, in Finance/Economics/Accounting. Professional qualification (e.g. CIA) would be considered as an advantage.
• At least 3 years of strong professional experience, acquired in external audit or internal control within a leading international audit firm or the banking/financial industry. Good understanding of the financial market and operational risk aspects. Knowledge of Private Equity, Structured Finance and/or EU policies (e.g. structural funds, state aid) would be an advantage.
• Good IT Skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken. A good command of French and/or other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to handle complex issues.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse, summarise and present information.
• Flexibility to take on new tasks.
• Team player.
• Qualities of impartiality and perseverance are essential.

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