GRC & IT Internal Audit Consultant

PwC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Collaborative office spaces

Global opportunities

Continuous learning & certifications

Extra leave days

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

PwC Greece seeks an ambitious Internal Audit Associate/Senior Associate to join its Governance, Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit team in Athens. You will help clients strengthen IT controls, risk management, and cybersecurity across complex IT environments, contributing to improved governance and resilient operations.

The role involves executing IT internal audits, developing audit plans, and delivering insights to executives, while collaborating with multi-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of IT internal/external audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.
• Master’s degree in cybersecurity, network security, cloud computing or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of IT controls, risk management, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of a team to succeed in performing IT internal audit activities.
• Support IT Audit risk assessment and audit plan development.
• Assess secure operation of complex IT systems and infrastructure.
• Evaluate Internal Control Systems against industry standards and suggest improvements.
• Assess compliance of IT Operations against DORA, NIS, GDPR, and EU AI Act.
• Provide insights to improve internal controls testing and risk management.
• Perform detailed testing and data analysis as part of internal audit work.
• Prepare testing templates, presentations and visualizations for senior staff.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in IT internal audit.

Skills

IT audits

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Master’s in Cybersecurity / CS

Tools

ACL

Alteryx

SAS

Power BI

QlikView

Tableau

Job description

Job Description & Summary

We are a team that turns complexity into opportunity. We look for those who anticipate shifts before they happen, challenge how things are done, and bring the experience to create real change. In this dynamic environment we are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Internal Audit Associate/Senior Associate to join our Governance, Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit team in Athens. You’ll work on high-impact projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and tackle real business challenges—all while learning, growing, and redefining what’s possible.

SHAPING TOMORROW

Make a real impact, today, and tomorrow, through work that matters. Here, you will tackle today’s toughest challenges with a future-focused mindset; so our clients turn to us first when it matters most. Make a real impact.

As a GRC & IT Internal Audit Consultant in PwC Greece’s Governance, Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit team

You help clients unlock greater value by working in internal audit teams to effectively assess and strengthen IT controls environment, risk management, and cybersecurity. By identifying weaknesses and guiding improvements, you enhance clients’ operational and technology resilience and IT governance, enabling better risk management and more informed business decisions in a complex digital environment. The role entails:

We’re working for something bigger than ourselves. You’ll be proud to be part of it. Your job description:

• Be a member of a team to succeed in performing ΙΤ internal audit activities
• Support team in performing IT Audit risk assessment to develop internal audit universe and audit plan
• Support team in assessing the secure and reliable operation of complex IT Systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM, WMS etc.) and infrastructure components to evaluate whether technology effectively supports the relevant business processes
• Support team in assessing Internal Control Systems against recognized industry standards and suggest actions to improve control effectiveness and process optimization
• Support team in evaluating compliance of IT Operations against regulatory frameworks DORA, NIS, GDPR, and EU AI Act
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve internal controls testing and risk management practices by applying automated methods
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of data as part of internal audit work
• Prepare detailed internal audit testing templates, presentations and visualizations for senior members of the team
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in ΙΤ internal audit

What you bring matters:

• 1-3 years of previous working experience in IT internal/external audit
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree in advanced computer science, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Computing and Autonomous Systems
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies which may include Cloud services, OS, Mainframes, Databases (Oracle, SAP), Network infrastructure, Cyber Security, AI Auditing etc.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A relevant professional qualification (CISA, CISSP, CDPSE, CCSP etc.) will be considered an asset
• Experience with data analysis tools such as ACL, Alteryx, SAS, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau or similar will be considered as an advantage
• Ability to work in parallel multiple projects
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-functional team with a flexible and team-focused style
• A confident and positive attitude, focused on teamwork and communication with colleagues and clients at all levels
• Ability to synthesize multiple and disparate sources of information into a coherent and compelling point of view.
• Ability to be agile in changing circumstances both internally and externally
• A proactive, positive attitude with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent knowledge of both Greek and English language

BRING YOUR BEST, EVERYDAY

Your skills, integrity, and curiosity make the difference. At PwC Greece, we match that with an environment that brings out your best every day – supported by people who inspire, challenge, and grow with you.

What we offer goes beyond a competitive package.

It’s about creating the conditions for you to learn, belong, and deliver impact. That means:

• Your work life-balance supported by a hybrid working model
• Your creativity sparked in collaborative office spaces
• Your career growing through local and global opportunities
• Your development advanced with continuous learning and professional certifications
• Your well-being cared for with extra leave days and wellness initiatives
• Your perspective valued in an inclusive team where your impact matters

Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents?

At PwC Greece, you lead by example. Our standards for quality and care are high – and together we surpass them. We redefine possibilities for our clients and communities.

Challenge accepted? Our circle of connection matters - it’s at the heart of what we do.

All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.