Responsibilities

📍Assist in the development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans. 📍Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive audit strategy aligned with the organisation’s objectives and internal audit professional standards within Malta and the broader EU/EEA. 📍Holding walkthroughs and other meetings with internal IT stakeholders to understand databases, operating systems, applications, internal controls, and areas of risk. 📍Responsible for mapping processes and confirming design effectiveness of internal controls. 📍Responsible for reviewing documents, executing testing, documenting workpapers and drafting reports. 📍Prepare or review detailed audit reports that clearly communicate findings, recommendations, and action plans intended for senior management and the Board of Directors. 📍Monitor and follow-up with management on the remediation of audit issues and the implementation of audit recommendations. 📍Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space to ensure audit processes remain relevant and effective. 📍Assist in responding to both regulatory and external auditor requests and inquiries, ensuring a smooth and efficient examination and external audit process. 📍Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders and provide expert guidance and education on audit matters to various business units and departments.

Qualifications

📍Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Science or a related field; a master's degree and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP) will be preferred. 📍Minimum of 8 years of internal audit experience and 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably within the cryptocurrency, technology, fintech, or financial services sectors. 📍Broad audit exposure across various areas including IT, finance, operations and compliance. 📍Working knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange operations, blockchain technology and wallet infrastructure 📍Proven experience in leading audit engagements, managing audit teams, and delivering high-quality audit reports and recommendations. 📍In-depth knowledge of internal audit methodology, internal audit standards, risk assessment and internal control frameworks. 📍Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, root causes, and propose practical solutions. 📍Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and facilitate issue remediation.