Senior Internal Auditing Officer

Senior Internal Auditing Officer

Job Reference: Ref.09.24.49

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 48 months

Open Date for Applications: December 27th, 2024

Closing Date for Applications: September 21st, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #internalauditstrategy #riskassessment #reporting #auditfindings #regulatoryaffairs #regulations #internalpolicies #compliance #internalaudit #CIA #CPA CISA #ISO

Overview

The Internal Auditing Officer will be responsible for the internal audit function at INL, ensuring the integrity of operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the implementation of best practices in risk management and control.

This role requires an auditor with experience in international organisations, and scientific research or similar fields, able to navigate complex regulatory environments, and contribute to the organisation’s overall mission and goals.

The role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

Internal Auditing Planning, Execution and Reporting

• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy, aligned with the organisation’s objectives and regulatory requirements;
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits, including Financial, Procurement, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, Project Management, Compliance, IT and other specific audits;
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations for improvements;
• Present audit findings to the Finance Committee, the INL Council, the Directorate and the Executive Board, providing actionable insights and follow-up on the implementation of recommendations.

Compliance, Regulatory Affairs and Process Improvement

• Ensure that all INL activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies;
• Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and update the audit plans and procedures accordingly;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout INL.

Risk Assessment and Management

• Identify and assess risks within the organisation, particularly those related to financial commitments based on the outcome of scientific research, data integrity, and regulatory compliance;
• Develop risk-based audit plans and ensure their effective execution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior management, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to address audit findings and compliance issues;
• Provide advisory services to management on risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

Data Integrity and Security

• Ensure the protection and integrity of scientific data through robust auditing of data management practices;
• Work closely with IT and data management teams to audit and improve data security measures.