Internal Auditor

LOCATION: Guayaquil or Quito, Ecuador. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Ecuador.

As an Internal Auditor, you will assist in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch or develop a career in internal audit and gain broad exposure to business operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments across departments.
• Perform testing of financial and operational processes to assess the adequacy of controls
• Document audit findings, prepare working papers and support audit reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and help identify areas for improvement
• Stay update on company policies, regulatory requirements and best practices in auditing.
• Support the audit team with administrative task and data analysis as needed.

Education & Experience

• Approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or controls experience.
• Strong ability to prepare clear, well-supported audit workpapers and communicate exceptions appropriately.
• Experience performing end-to-end audit testing, including walkthroughs, control evaluation, sample testing and documentation of results.
• Experience working with management and process owners to understand business processes and obtain supporting evidence.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify control weaknesses and assess their underlying risks.
• Advanced-level English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA or CISA is preferred, or meaningful progress toward certification.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or another regulated industry would be an advantage.
• Experience using data analytics or technology-enabled audit techniques would also be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow up and track resolution of incidents
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Collaboration and teamwork in multicultural settings
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.