Detail of the vacancy notice

  • Directorate: ​​ General Secretariat
  • Management: no
  • Unit/Service: ​​ Internal Audit 
  • Grade: AD5-AD12  
  • Location: Brussels
  • Deadline: 22 October at noon (Brussels time)

Your job and responsibilities

Interested in contributing to the successful implementation of the mission of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) by providing independent and objective assurance and advice to senior management?  Would you like to help evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control systems through a systematic and disciplined audit approach?

As an Internal Audit Administrator in the Internal Audit Unit, you participate in audit missions aimed at assessing whether governance, risk management and control systems are effective and adequate to ensure that the CoR achieves its objectives in compliance with the applicable rules and standards. You are involved in all stages of the audit process, from planning and fieldwork to the drafting of audit reports and the formulation of recommendations. 

You organise and carry out audit work through document analysis, interviews with key stakeholders, sampling, benchmarking and other audit techniques, in order to assess processes, risks, controls and performance.  

You are also responsible for contributing to the follow-up of audit recommendations, assessing the implementation of agreed action plans and, where necessary, supporting audited entities in implementing corrective measures.  

You are part of the dynamic team of the Internal Audit Unit, which consists of four members, including the Head of Unit.

Are you the talent we are looking for?

General abilities and capacities required

  • Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
  • Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
  • Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results. 
  • Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during periods of heavy activity.
  • Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
  • Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
  • Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
  • Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.

Job-specific requirements

  • You have sound experience in internal audit, risk management or internal control. 
  • You have strong analytical and drafting skills, including the ability to analyse complex situations and formulate clear, evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.   
  • You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU official languages. For functional reasons, a high level of English is required and a good level of French is desirable.
  • You have a good command of IT applications and tools, such as Outlook, Excel, Word and SharePoint, including AI tools in a secure environment.
  • You have a university diploma at master level, ideally in economics, business administration, finance or law. 
  • You are keen on working in an independent, objective and constructive audit function, contributing to the continuous improvement of governance, risk management and control systems.   
  • You have very good judgement, a critical and constructive mindset, and the ability to quickly assimilate the applicable regulatory framework and internal procedures.   

Assets

  • Previous experience in internal audit within an EU institution or body is a strong asset.
  • Professional certification in internal auditing is a strong asset.
  • Knowledge of the Financial Regulation and/or the Global Internal Audit Standards is desirable.
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