Internal Auditor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team at SAM International GmbH. As an Associate Internal Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of our risk management, control, and governance processes.

• Conduct Follow-up Audits: Evaluate the effectiveness of action plans resulting from internal audits, under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit.
• Ensure Compliance: Assess and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide Management Reports: Offer accurate and timely follow-up reports, including recommendations for improvement.
• Assess Residual Risks: Provide independent and objective assessments of residual risks with regards to internal controls.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency: Propose recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Plan and Execute Follow-up Audits: Plan and execute follow-up audits, including data analysis and testing.
• Review Financial Statements: Review financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate Internal Control Systems: Evaluate internal control systems and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Perform Risk Assessments: Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations.
• Identify and Investigate Irregularities: Identify and investigate potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities.
• Identify Missing Controls: Identify missing controls and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare and Present Audit Summaries: Prepare and present follow-up audit summaries to stakeholders.
• Monitor Implementation Status: Monitor implementation status of audit recommendations.
• Engage in Continuous Knowledge Development: Engage towards continual knowledge development.
• Stay Up-to-Date with Regulations and Best Practices: Stay abreast with the latest regulations and best practices in internal auditing.

• Master's Degree: Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional Certification: Professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CFE (Certified Fraud examiner), or CISA (Certified IS Auditor).
• Experience: 2-5 years' experience in auditing/controlling or a closely related field.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (up to 30%).
• Accounting Standards and Taxation: Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation, and legal requirements.
• Audit Software and Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in using audit actions follow-up software and data analysis tools.
• Follow-up Audits: Experience in performing follow-up audits.
• Financial Documents and Audit Reports: Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial documents and audit reports.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work independently or in a team.
• MS Office Applications: Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Accounting Documents and Reports: Analyzing and evaluating accounting documents, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Independent Judgment: Sound independent judgment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidentiality and Ethics: Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and industry practices.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and French.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in Conducting Audits in Africa and Asia: Experience in conducting audits in Africa and Asia.
• ERP Systems and Data Analytics: Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with data analytics.
• Data Analytics and Visualization Tools: Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
• Financial Analysis Techniques: Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Great attention to detail and accuracy and ability to work with large data sets.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Learning Elements

• The Group Internal Auditor will be trained during his/her assignment on conducting Internal Audit missions in accordance with the standards defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors and to provide high-quality work deliverables bringing added value to the organization.

Eligibility

• This role is open to Swiss citizens, EU/EFTA citizens, or citizens with a valid and transferable Swiss work permit.