Athens, Greece – 14 November 2022 – MYTILINEOS received international recognition for the quality of operation of the Internal Audit - the third pillar of corporate governance - from the IFACI certification body, which certified the level of proficiency of the Internal Audit Division, according to IFACI /ISO-17065.
MYTILINEOS is the first company in Greece to obtain this international certification for the compliance of Internal Audit function with the requirements of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors.
The Internal Audit Division of MYTILINEOS is an independent, objective, assurance, and advisory activity, designed to add value, improve the Company's operations, and support the achievement of its strategic objectives. Its experienced team follow a systematic and professional approach to assessing and improving the effectiveness of risk management processes, internal control systems and corporate governance.
This recognition confirms that MYTILINEOS follows the best international practices in this field, addressing the respective requirements of the supervisory authorities. It is noted, that the same certification has been awarded to major international companies such as EDF, TOTAL, CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission).
The IFACI certification body has been officially recognized by the International Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (ECIIA), while the IFACI certification provides a seal of approval, which is widely accepted for the assurance it provides to the internal control processes of large companies.
