At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, SingleRisk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
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Job DescriptionMission
Join the Romania‑based Coface Audit Team and contribute to audit assignments across the entire Coface Group, in line with the multi‑year audit plan and in compliance with Group audit policies and methodology.
Your Responsibilities
As part of an audit mission team of 2–5 international auditors, under the guidance of a Head of Mission, you will:
- Develop audit programs by defining engagement objectives, audit scope, and risk priorities.
- Evaluate key audit areas including internal control design and effectiveness, compliance with Group policies, and progress on prior recommendations.
- Execute risk‑based audits in collaboration with international teams.
- Prepare audit reports that clearly articulate findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
- Identify control gaps and propose improvements to strengthen processes, systems, and governance.
- Contribute to audit quality by ensuring consistency with Group standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support methodology enhancements, including integrated audits and digitalization of audit activities.
- Participate in special projects, such as process reviews or ad‑hoc assignments.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
- 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, financial audit, or financial controlling.
- Experience in general industry (credit insurance experience is a plus, not a requirement).
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and audit standards (IIA Standards, COSO).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build constructive relationships at all levels.
- Strong communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with audit tools (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate) is a plus.
- Willingness to travel internationally (missions typically require 1–2‑week trips).
Value Added for You
This role offers the opportunity to develop:
- Broad exposure to the business lines of a global organization.
- Experience within a culturally diverse international team.
- A structured audit career path, with potential progression to Deputy Head of Mission, Head of Mission, or Regional Audit Manager.
What You’ll Find at Coface Romania
- Career growth opportunities locally and internationally, gaining expertise in business information, risk management, finance, and operational decision‑making.
- Supportive culture that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Flexible work options, including hybrid work arrangements and morning schedule flexibility.
- Flexible benefits package, within a monthly allocated budget; gift tickets for Christmas and Easter; vacation vouchers; medical subscription; Bookster; Speexx.
- Performance bonus granted based on individual and team results.
- Continuous learning opportunities, including regular professional training and courses.
Join Us
At Coface Romania, we value curiosity, drive, and innovation. If this resonates with you, we would be delighted to meet you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, financial audit, or financial controlling
- Experience in general industry
- Understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and audit standards, including IIA Standards and COSO
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong English communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Credit insurance experience
- Additional language skills
- Experience with audit tools such as AuditBoard or TeamMate
- Willingness to travel internationally for audit missions
What We Do
With over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in trade credit insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface’s experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~50,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface’s insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2023, Coface employed ~4,970 people and registered a turnover of €1.868 billion.
