Senior Internal Auditor (m/w/d)
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Senior Internal Auditor (m/w/d)Job Description Summary
DEUTSCH:Als Senior Internal Auditor (m/w/d) übernehmen Sie die Leitung von finanziellen und operativen Audits innerhalb unserer europäischen Standorte. Dabei stellen Sie die Einhaltung interner Richtlinien sicher, decken Effizienzpotenziale auf und leisten einen aktiven Beitrag zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung unserer Geschäftsprozesse. Sie geben strategische Empfehlungen an das Management, moderieren Maßnahmenumsetzungen und treiben die Weiterentwicklung unseres internen Kontrollsystems voran.
ENGLISH:
As a Senior Internal Auditor (m/f/d), you will lead financial and operational audits across our European locations to ensure compliance with internal policies and drive continuous improvement. You will provide actionable recommendations to enhance process effectiveness and operational efficiency. As a key audit expert, you will advise management, oversee remediation efforts, and support the development of a robust internal control environment.
Job Description:
DEUTSCH:
- Planung, Leitung und Steuerung von Auditprojekten über den gesamten Audit Engagement Cycle hinweg
- Bewertung und Weiterentwicklung des internen Kontrollsystems (inkl. SOX-Compliance) zur Sicherstellung eines wirksamen Risikomanagements
- Analyse von Prozess- und Organisationsveränderungen sowie Identifikation neuer Risiken in einem dynamischen Geschäftsumfeld
- Einsatz fortschrittlicher Data-Analytics-Methoden zur Verbesserung von Prüfungsqualität und Effizienz
- Präsentation von Audit-Ergebnissen und Empfehlungen an das Senior Management sowie Begleitung von Maßnahmen zur Mängelbehebung
- Sparringspartner und Trusted Advisor für Fachbereiche, um Prozessoptimierungen nachhaltig zu verankern
- Laufende Beobachtung regulatorischer Änderungen und neuer Standards im Audit-Umfeld, einschließlich Entwicklungen in US GAAP
ENGLISH
- Perform and lead audit engagements throughout the full audit cycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting
- Review and reperform SOX internal control testing, assessing both design and operational effectiveness
- Evaluate the impact of business process changes and new risk exposures across the control environment
- Execute data analytics initiatives as part of Internal Audit’s Data Analytics Program
- Act as a trusted advisor to promote continuous improvement as part of the Internal Audit Plan
- Stay informed of audit standards, regulatory changes and compliance requirements, including updates in US GAAP
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Education
DEUTSCH:
- Abgeschlossenes Studium in Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Accounting, Finance oder einem vergleichbaren Bereich
- Mindestens 5 Jahre relevante Berufserfahrung im Audit-Umfeld, vorzugsweise inkl. Wirtschaftsprüfung
- Fundierte Kenntnisse in internen Kontrollsystemen und Risikomanagement
- Gute Kenntnisse in US GAAP; Erfahrung in der Prüfung oder Anwendung US-amerikanischer Rechnungslegungsstandards ist von Vorteil
- Kommunikationsstärke und Überzeugungskraft im Austausch mit dem Senior Management
- Hohe Analysefähigkeit, eigenständige Arbeitsweise und souverän in projektleitender Funktion
- Hohe Reisebereitschaft innerhalb Europas
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse; Deutschkenntnisse sind von Vorteil
- CIA-Zertifizierung von Vorteil
ENGLISH:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in an audit role, ideally including public accounting exposure
- Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment methodologies
- Solid understanding of US GAAP; experience applying or auditing US GAAP is a strong advantage
- Confident communicator capable of interacting with senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical and leadership skills with a proactive and structured working style
- Willingness to travel frequently within Europe
- Excellent English skills; German language skills are an advantage
- CIA certification is an advantage
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
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Benefits
- Gifts for special occasions (birthdays, weddings and/or company anniversaries)
- Extensive onboarding and induction training
- Above-average holiday allowance (e.g. 30 days)
- Permanent employment contracts
- Career development / promotion opportunities within the corporation
- Bonus for candidate referrals
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