Our client, a European Institution in Luxembourg is looking for an Audit Coordination Officer who will be tasked to work towards the coordination of audits and evaluations undertaken on the client activities (internal and/or external) and work on specific internal controls projects.

The main tasks are :

• Contribute to the smooth running of audit/evaluation assignments in terms of planning, timing and organization between the auditees and the auditors, i.e. ensuring key documents are provided;
• Assist in ensuring a coordinated approach for audit missions run by the external and internal auditors
• Ensure that audits and evaluations are coordinated according to applicable the procedures.
• Proactively follow-up on all audit issues. In particular, pro-actively liaise with relevant internal services so that the various audit recommendations are implemented in a timely and efficient manner
• Participate in the establishment of special internal control reports and in the gathering of information from the different departments;
• Ensure smooth running of each project (terms of planning, timing and organization);

Qualifications :
• University degree preferably at a postgraduate level in Finance/Economics/Accounting. Professional qualification (e.g. CIA) would be considered as an advantage;
• At least 3 years’ strong professional experience, acquired in external audit or internal control within a leading international audit firm or the banking/financial industry. Good understanding of the financial market and operational risk aspects. Knowledge of Private Equity, Structured Finance and/or EU policies would be an advantage;
• Good IT Skills
• Fluent English, both written and spoken. Good command of French and/or other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to handle complex issues;
• Good organisation skills;
• Ability to analyse, summarise and present information;
• Flexibility to take on new tasks;
• Team player;
• Qualities of impartiality and perseverance are essential.

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