Head of Internal Audit

The Company is in search of a Head of Internal Audit to take on a senior, stand-alone governance role with end-to-end responsibility for the internal audit function. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring the independence, objectivity, and compliance of the internal audit function with regulatory and professional requirements. This includes conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing annual risk-based audit plans, and providing independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's governance, risk management, and internal control systems. The role also involves direct reporting of material findings to the company's Management and Supervisory Boards and maintaining the internal audit policy, methodology, and quality framework. Applicants for the Head of Internal Audit position at the company should hold a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and have at least 5 years' of professional experience, with a strong background in internal or external audit, particularly in the areas of governance, risk management, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of risk-based auditing, accounting, corporate governance, and the ability to manage the complete audit cycle independently. High integrity, independent judgment, and the confidence to communicate effectively at a senior level are essential. Fluency in Bulgarian and very good English, as well as the ability to meet the fit and proper requirements for participation in the FSC prior-approval procedure, are also required. Experience in internal audit within a regulated financial institution and relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CCSA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are considered strong advantages.