experienced external auditor in financial services
Jul 24, 2026 · Grant Thornton Greece
What you'll do
- Lead or support the planning, execution, and completion of external audits for financial services clients
- Review and analyze financial statements according to IFRS and local GAAP
- Assess internal controls and identify areas of risk or improvement
- Supervise and coach junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback
- Liaise with clients to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate audit findings
- Ensure compliance with auditing standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the development of audit strategies and innovative approaches
- Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks
- Participate in internal and external training and development programs
Key requirements
- 4+ years' experience
- Solid understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
- Skills in audit planning, audit execution, and internal controls assessment
- Mentoring juniors and teamwork abilities
- Financial services knowledge across banking, insurance, asset management, investment funds, and securities
- Communication skills in Greek and English and proficiency in MS Office
- Problem-solving, time management, and adherence to audit standards and regulatory compliance
- Awareness of industry trends
- Accounting / Finance / Business Administration / Economicspreferred
Benefits
- Diverse and Inclusive Workplace, Friendly, Dynamic Working Environment, Competitive Salary & Bonus
About the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Experienced External Auditor to join our Financial Services audit team. In this role you will work with clients in the financial sector including banking, insurance, asset management, investment funds, securities, delivering high – quality audit services in a fast paced and evolving regulatory environment, working in teams of qualified and highly motivated audit professionals.
You will play a key role in planning and executing audits and mentoring juniors team members. This will be a unique opportunity to deepen your experience in financial services and grow within a global, high-performing audit practice.
The key responsibilities of this role will include:
Leading or supporting the planning, execution, and completion of external audits for financial services clients
Reviewing and analyzing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP
Assessing internal controls and identifying areas of risk or improvement
Supervising and coaching junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback
Liaising with clients to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate audit findings
Ensuring compliance with auditing standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements
Contributing to the development of audit strategies and innovative approaches
Staying informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks
Participating in internal and external training and development programs
To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills):
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or relevant field
Part qualification (ACA/ACCA/ΙΕΣΟΕΛ) or a master’s degree in relevant field will be considered as an asset
Solid understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
4 to 6 years of relevant experience in auditing, preferably within the financial services sector (banking, insurance, asset management, investment funds, securities)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Good organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate both in Greek & in English and an experienced user of MS Office
Fulfilled obligations imposed by legislation on military service
What will we offer to you?
🌈 Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
🏋️♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working Environment
💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus
🩺 Insurance Program
👩🏫 Fully Funded Training & Professional Qualifications
🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days, Early Leave Days
🏃🏽♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)
🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees


