Internal Auditor

Pinnacle Fund Services; Valencia; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Benefits

Annual Bonus

Education Support

Work-Life Balance

Exposure to Business

Descripción de la vacante

Pinnacle Fund Services in Valencia, Spain, is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our Risk & Compliance team on a hybrid basis. You will execute internal audit testing, document results, and support risk assessments while collaborating with control owners and business teams.

The role requires strong attention to detail, solid communication, and a track record in financial services audits. You will help strengthen operational effectiveness and policy adherence across regions.

Formación

• Accounting designation in progress or CPA/CA/CIA preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, controls testing, compliance, risk management, or quality assurance within a financial institution, fund administrator, or related professional services environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize testing outcomes clearly and professionally.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality.

Responsabilidades

• Execute assigned internal audit testing in line with approved audit procedures and documentation standards.
• Support the annual SOC audit process by coordinating evidence requests and maintaining documentation.
• Perform AML audit planning, scope, testing approach, documentation, and final reporting.
• Prepare audit summaries, status updates, and reporting materials for management review.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers that support testing conclusions.

Conocimientos

Audit experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Independent worker

Educación

Accounting designation in progress

CPA/CA/CIA preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Pinnacle Fund Services ("Pinnacle") is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment vehicles in Canada, the United States and internationally. Pinnacle provides clients with responsive service and provides employees with a dynamic workplace and career growth potential. To support our growing business, Pinnacle is seeking outstanding candidates for the role of Internal Auditor to join our Risk & Compliance Team.

Job Description

As Internal Auditor at Pinnacle Fund Services, you will support the Head of Quality Assurance and the Risk & Compliance function by executing internal audit testing, documenting results, assisting with risk and control assessments, and supporting the development of practical recommendations that strengthen operational effectiveness and control quality. This role is well suited to an experienced audit professional who is comfortable working independently on assigned testing areas while collaborating closely with business teams, control owners, and compliance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Control Testing & Audit Execution

• Execute assigned internal audit testing in line with approved audit procedures, testing methodology, and documentation standards liaising with relevant staff throughout the organization.
• Support the preparation of internal audit planning materials, including risk considerations, testing scope, sample selection, and evidence requirements.
• Undertake the approved internal audit plan in line with agreed internal audit procedures
• Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and common themes across testing activities, escalating significant matters to the Head of Quality Assurance as appropriate.
• Prepare audit summaries, status updates, and reporting materials for management review.
• Follow up on agreed remediation actions and track management responses through completion.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers that support testing conclusions and enable effective review.

Other Audits

• Support the annual SOC audit process by coordinating evidence requests, following up with internal control owners, and maintaining documentation to support audit readiness.
• Perform the annual AML audit plan, including scope, testing approach, documentation, and final reporting.
• Present audit results, themes, and remediation plans to management, and track action items through completion.

Policy & Procedure Support

• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with organizational objectives, audit findings, and industry best practices.
• Support policy governance activities, including version control, review cycles, approval tracking, attestations, and evidence retention to help ensure policies remain current and audit-ready.
• Partner with subject matter experts and business teams to clarify process documentation and identify opportunities to improve consistency and control effectiveness.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Assist with the training program by identifying training gaps based on policies and procedures and audit findings, and support updates to training content, delivery, and completion tracking as needed.
• Assist with tracking training completion and identifying knowledge gaps that may require additional communication or process reinforcement.
• Act as a collaborative resource to business teams on audit documentation, control evidence, and policy/procedure expectations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Accounting designation or progress toward a relevant designation (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, controls testing, compliance, risk management, or quality assurance within a financial institution, fund administrator, or related professional services environment.
• Experience executing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, assessing evidence, and identifying control exceptions or process improvement opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize testing outcomes clearly and professionally.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality.
• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, cooperative, and supportive team player with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or interest in pursuing the designation.
• Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or practical exposure to anti‑money laundering requirements.
• Experience working in fund administration and/or within the private equity or hedge fund space.
• Experience supporting SOC audits, AML audits, internal control testing, policy reviews, or operational risk assessments.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience preparing concise audit summaries, issue documentation, and management-facing reporting materials.

Working Hours

This role operates on a schedule aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST) to support collaboration with our North American teams and clients. Candidates should be comfortable working Monday to Friday 13:00 – 21:00 (CET) to ensure real‑time communication, cross‑functional coordination, and seamless service delivery across regions. Please note that these working hours will be reviewed after your first six months of employment and may be adjusted to better align with Central European Time (CET) business hours.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in our Valencia office with employees working in‑office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Educational Support
• Work‑Life Balance
• Exposure to all aspects of the business

EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected status. We believe a diverse workplace is essential for driving innovation and achieving success, and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees.