Internal Audit Manager

Our client a growing advisory firm based in Malta is currently looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join their team and play a key role in shaping and growing their internal audit practice within a dynamic and fast-evolving financial services environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to work closely with senior leadership and high-profile clients across the payments e-money and crypto sectors delivering high-quality risk-based internal audit and advisory services.

This is a hybrid role offering a salary of up to 60K.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting and follow-up

• Design and carry out risk-based audit plans aligned with client priorities

• Give practical business-focused recommendations to improve controls governance and compliance

• Build strong client relationships acting as a trusted advisor

• Assist the growth of the internal audit practice including identifying new business opportunities

• Guide mentor and support team members to build a collaborative high-performing team

• Produce clear concise reports for senior management and Boards/Audit Committees

• Assist clients in preparation for regulatory engagement and strengthen their control environments

• Keep abreast on regulatory developments and best practices in financial services

Education Skills & Experience

• 5 years of experience in internal audit ideally within financial services advisory or a regulated environment in Malta

• Professional qualification in accounting financial services or a related field

• Fluency in English both written and spoken

• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks risk management and audit methodologies (including IIA Standards)

• Experience working with MFSA-regulated entities such as payment institutions and e-money or crypto-asset service providers is a strong plus

• Proven track record managing client engagements and delivering high-quality work

• Strong analytical communication and report-writing skills

• High level of integrity and sound judgement

• Able to lead motivate and develop high-performing teams

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to changing client needs

About the Role

• Salary of up to 60K

• Hybrid based in Birkirkara

• Opportunity to shape and grow the internal audit practice within a growing advisory firm

• Strong career progression opportunities

Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.

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