Experienced External Auditor in Financial Services
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🏠 Flexible way of Working (Hybrid)
🧠Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals
The role in more details:
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
- 2 to 5 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’s in it for You?
At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:
- 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace
- 🏋️♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment
- 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus
- 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members
- 👩🏫 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
- 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level)
Ready to Go Beyond?
If you're imagining a career that’s anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don’t just do business as usual—we go beyond. Ready to take that leap?
Simply upload your up-to-date CV, hit "apply", and we’ll handle the rest! ✨
We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
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- Department
- Financial Services
- Locations
- Athens
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Medior, Senior, Manager
- Contract type
- Full-time

Athens
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