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Qualco Group

Tech-driven credit management and lending

Group Internal Audit Director

Internal Audit & ControlsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAthens, Greece

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of progressive Internal Audit experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role with direct interaction with Boards and Audit Committees, together with a relevant professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CFE, or CRMA.
  • Be a member of the Internal Auditors Registry of the Economic Chamber of Greece.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, auditing, business administration, or a related discipline.
  • Have expert knowledge of leading Internal Audit practices and developments, ideally gained within technology, fintech, financial services, or other regulated, multi-entity environments.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of key audit areas, including corporate governance and the roles of Boards and key committees, financial reporting and the related internal control framework, sustainability reporting, the Market Abuse Regulation, related-party transactions, data governance, and artificial intelligence.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the credibility to present balanced findings and deliver clear, practical, and persuasive recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Have strong knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards, the COSO Internal Control Framework, COSO ERM, and COBIT.
  • Have strong capabilities in data analytics, continuous auditing, and technology risk.
  • Be willing and able to travel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive Group-wide audit universe and prepare multi-year risk-based Internal Audit Plans covering all Group entities, business lines, key processes, technology platforms, and strategic risks.
  • Lead delivery of the approved Internal Audit Plan, including defining engagement scope and objectives, timelines, resource requirements, quality expectations, and progress monitoring.
  • Lead, develop, and manage the Internal Audit team, providing direction, coaching, and constructive feedback, and manage the Internal Audit budget and resource model.
  • Establish and maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program covering ongoing monitoring, periodic self-assessments, and external quality assessments in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
  • Provide timely and independent advisory support on the design of new or significantly changed business processes, systems, and controls, as well as critical business initiatives and transformation projects, while safeguarding Internal Audit's objectivity.
  • Ensure internal audit practices are implemented consistently across Group companies to promote objectivity, independence, and quality; escalate significant issues and monitor their resolution.
  • Provide clear, timely, and decision-useful reporting to the Group Audit Committee on the Internal Audit Plan, significant findings, emerging risks, remediation progress, resource adequacy, and the overall effectiveness of the Group's internal control environment.
  • Oversee the validation, prioritisation, and timely closure of audit findings, ensuring overdue or high-risk actions are appropriately challenged and escalated.
  • Coordinate with other assurance and control functions, including Risk, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, and Financial Control, to improve assurance coverage, reduce unnecessary duplication, and support systematic evaluation of the Group's Internal Control System.
  • Assess compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and with Group policies, procedures, and governance standards.
  • Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements while supporting continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in economics, finance, risk management, or internal auditing would be an asset.
  • Expert knowledge of leading Internal Audit practices gained within technology, fintech, financial services, or other regulated, multi-entity environments is preferred.

About the Company

Qualco Group

Tech-driven credit management and lending

Qualco Group provides software-based solutions for managing the full credit lifecycle for banks and other financial institutions. Its technology automates and coordinates activities from loan origination and underwriting through servicing, debt collection, asset management, and reporting. The core product set hinges on proprietary technology designed to streamline credit processes, improve oversight, and ensure IFRS-compliant financial reporting across the lending lifecycle. The company differentiates itself through long experience (25+ years), a scalable platform used by a global client base, a track record of developing in-house technology, and strategic growth backed by investors like PIMCO to enter new markets and broaden its product offerings. Its goal is to grow beyond credit management into broader lending solutions, expand into new markets, and continue delivering end-to-end, technology-driven services for financial institutions.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Athens, Greece
Founded
1998

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