Head of Internal Audit

<h2>International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:</h2><h2>Head of Internal Audit</h2><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul>
<li>Develops and maintains the Internal Audit Charter and safeguards the function’s independence and objectivity.</li>
<li>Maintains direct communication with the Chair and members of the Audit &amp; Risk Management Committee.</li>
<li>Develops the audit universe, multi-year strategy and annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</li>
<li>Aligns audit priorities with material risks, strategic objectives, the Concession Agreement, major projects and operational-readiness requirements.</li>
<li>Plans and leads financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, procurement, project, compliance and governance audits.</li>
<li>Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.</li>
<li>Assesses the reliability and integrity of financial and non-financial information.</li>
<li>Manages Internal Audit resources, external specialists and the approved budget.</li>
<li>Reviews compliance with legislation, internal regulations, policies, delegated authorities and contractual obligations.</li>
<li>Prepares balanced and evidence-based reports identifying findings, risk implications, root causes and practical corrective actions.</li>
<li>Tracks agreed actions and escalates significant delays, weaknesses, scope restrictions and management acceptance of material risks.</li>
<li>Reports regularly to the Audit &amp; Risk Management Committee and the Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Maintains an Internal Audit methodology, secures working-paper standards and a Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme.</li>
<li>Coordinates with external auditors and other assurance functions without compromising Internal Audit’s independence.</li>
<li>Provides independent advice on governance, risk and controls without assuming management or operational responsibility.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline.</li>
<li>A postgraduate qualification in Audit, Finance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance or Business Administration would be considered an asset.</li>
<li>A recognised professional qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CISA is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>At least 10 years of relevant internal or external audit, assurance, risk or internal-control experience.</li>
<li>At least 3 years in an audit-management or audit-leadership position.</li>
<li>Experience in aviation, infrastructure, concessions, construction, transport or another regulated and operationally complex environment is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Experience auditing major projects, procurement, technology systems, financial reporting or operational-readiness activities would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, compliance and corporate governance.</li>
<li>Excellent command of written and spoken Greek and English.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, audit-management, data-analysis and reporting tools.</li>
</ul><h2>Competencies</h2><ul>
<li>High standards of independence, integrity, objectivity, professional skepticism and confidentiality.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, interviewing, investigation, data-analysis and root-cause-analysis skills.</li>
<li>Excellent audit-report writing and executive presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate difficult findings constructively, respectfully and objectively.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, planning, stakeholder-management and resource-management capabilities.</li>
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