Internal Audit Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Strategize and implement risk-based audits across financial, operational, and technological sectors in accordance with the internal audit plan.

• Formulate audit scopes guided by enterprise risk evaluations and emerging threats.

• Lead walkthroughs and manage fieldwork with systematic testing, sampling, and evidence standards.

• Supervise audit working papers and workflow documentation to meet professional standards.

• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices throughout various processes and systems.

• Evaluate governance, adherence to policies, and compliance with regulations.

• Test the design and operational effectiveness of key controls and identify deficiencies across the organization's lines of defense.

• Review critical systems and platforms for control design, security, and operational integrity.

• Evaluate application controls, access management, change management, and data integrity.

• Draft audit reports and convey findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Offer practical, risk-based recommendations and manage remediation tracking until closure.

• Foster a robust risk and control culture throughout the organization via audit engagement and awareness initiatives.

• Stay informed on industry advancements, emerging risks, and regulatory frameworks.

• Implement IIA standards and contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies and quality processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8 years of internal audit or assurance experience across financial, operational, and technology risk areas.

• Experience with a Big 4 firm or top-tier consulting background is highly preferred.

• CPA or CIA certification is mandatory; CISA, CISM, or similar certifications are strongly advantageous.

• In-depth knowledge of blockchain architecture, DeFi platforms, crypto custody models, and the associated IT control landscape.

• Strong foundation in financial reporting frameworks and internal control design.

• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks for digital assets.

• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with an ability to convert technical issues into actionable recommendations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in audit report writing for senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development

• Flexible working arrangements