Senior Internal Auditor

The Audit & Risk Recruitment has partnered with a large manufacturing business, operating in over 25 countries and a true global presence of the audit team. As they continue to grow and strengthen their international operations, we are looking for a Senior Auditor to join their multinational and high-performing Global Internal Audit team.

Locations: Milan. Required to go into the office once a week and you will report to the Internal Audit Manager.

Other locations: Poland, Hungary & Czech Republic (remote working)

Travel: 25 %

This is a unique opportunity to work in a truly international and collaborative environment, partnering with senior leaders across Europe, the US and Asia, and playing a key role in strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls across the business.

As a Senior Auditor, you will deliver high-quality operational and financial internal audit engagements across the whole Group. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing insight, challenge and recommendations that drive continuous improvement. This team has a clear progression route for the right candidate with multiple examples of people moving into leadership roles or into the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and executing risk-based internal audit assignments across multiple countries
• Evaluating business processes, financial controls, and operational effectiveness
• Identifying risks and recommending practical, value-adding improvements
• Supporting SOX and compliance initiatives
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Coaching and supporting junior auditors when required

We are looking for a confident, commercially minded auditor who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

You’ll bring:

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory in a consulting firm or in an international business.
• Professional qualification (CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred or demonstrable effort and commitment to complete this.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management and governance
• SOX experience is preferred but not essential
• Experience working in an international or matrix organisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel across Europe (approximately 25%)

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional to join a global leader who is growing and innovating. They offer brilliant work life balance while encouraging a high-performance culture with visible progression across the team.