Internal Auditor

Madrid

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

You will conduct independent internal audits (both financial and operational) across the Group to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and procedures throughout the organization. This role will contribute to ensuring integrity and operational efficiency, as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Based in Madrid, the Internal Audit department reports directly to the Board of Directors of Elawan Energy and stakeholders (ORIX Europe/ORIX Corporation) on internal audit activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Performing walkthroughs, risk assessment, testing and documenting key controls to ensure compliance with SOX404.
Planning, organizing, and executing operational audits included in the audit plan, in accordance with internal methodology and IIA standards, and in coordination with Internal Audit Manager.
Assess risk and internal control environment to identify areas for improvement and define recommendations.
Draft clear and concise audit reports, including mitigation plans for identified weaknesses.
Monitoring the implementation of previous recommendations and mitigation plans and assessing the improvement in internal controls.
Participate in meetings with auditees to report and negotiate conclusions from audit work performed.
Directly reporting to Elawan Internal Audit Manager and participating in the reporting to ORIX Europe/ORIX Corporation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to comprehend the processes and procedures in various areas of the company.

Your profile

REQUIRED EDUCATION: BSc. Degree in Accounting, Economics or related fields
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of proven experience in internal audit or internal control related functions, familiar with SOX framework and standard level. Working experience in Renewables is valued.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Internal control system over financial reporting (ICFR) and other operational processes.
SOX control framework.
Overall understanding of IT control framework.
Advanced level in MS Excel.
Familiarity with SAP is desirable.
Relevant internal audit or control qualification is a plus (CIA, COSO, CRMA, etc.)

LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in Spanish and English (business level).

OTHER SKILLS:

Detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills and an ability to assess risks in financial and operational processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including reporting abilities.
Hands-on, pro-active mentality and able to effectively co-operate with all levels and disciplines (i.e., Finance, Compliance) of the organization.
Organised and disciplined working approach to meeting tight deadlines while producing good quality work.
An international mindset and willing to travel occasionally to group companies.
Being flexible, patient, and comfortable in a constantly changing environment

Why us?

A good work environment.
Belonging to an expert team in a pioneering sector that is growing globally.
Be part of a leading company with a consolidated competitive position.
Dynamic and agile work mindset.
International and interdisciplinary environment.
Competitive salary.
Flexible compensation plan.
Flexible working hours.
Possibility to get involved in transversal projects of the organisation.

About us

We are a global operator in the renewable energy sector, committed to boosting the energy transition. With projects in over 15 countries and more than 200 employees, we offer integrated solutions across the entire clean energy lifecycle — from development and construction to operation, maintenance, and energy commercialization.

Backed by ORIX Group, we currently operate over 2 GW and manage a robust pipeline of 8 GW under development. Trust, Efficiency, Collaboration, Commitment and Adaptability at the heart of everything we do.

Elawan Energy. Renewable energy for a sustainable future.