Internal Auditor | Governance, Risk and Compliance

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Compliance & Risk Management
Job type: Full Time
Salary: €30,000 - € 34,000
Job ref: 885
Published: October 30 2025

Our client, a well-established provider of business and commercial services in Malta, is looking to hire an Internal Auditor in Governance, Risk and Compliance.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our client's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of assurance and advisory services, with a primary focus on internal audit and business risk. The successful candidate will also support IT audit, compliance reviews, AML/CFT audits, and client due diligence activities, contributing to a holistic GRC service delivery model.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing risk-based audit plans and documentation.

  • Support audit fieldwork by gathering evidence and performing basic control testing.

  • Help identify and log control gaps or process inefficiencies.

  • Contribute to audit reports and follow-up on action items.

  • Collaborate with IT audit and compliance teams to share relevant findings.

  • Participate in cross-functional reviews to support integrated risk assessments.

  • Maintain audit files and records in line with internal standards.

  • Engage in training and development to build GRC knowledge.

  • Promote professional conduct and support the team’s service delivery standards.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in internal audit or risk management.

  • Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and familiarisation with regulatory frameworks.

  • Familiarity with IT audit principles and controls, including ITGCs and cybersecurity.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Nice to have:

  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CRISC, CISA and ACCA.

  • Exposure to ISO 27001, COBIT, GDPR, and other IT governance frameworks.

  • Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and client onboarding procedures.

  • Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance;

  • A dynamic, diverse, inclusive and young environment;

  • A supportive and experienced team;

  • Continuous personal and professional growth;

  • An open door policy;

  • Flexibility;

  • Family friendly measures;

  • Induction meetings and buddy system;

  • Firmwide social activities;

  • Attendance to educational events which may arise from time to time;