Internal Auditor

About the role

This Internal Auditor position covers financial, operational, compliance, IT and process audits, investigations and ad hoc assignments. The role involves building risk-based audit programmes, testing controls, reporting findings and following up on corrective actions, with international travel of up to 60% of working time.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance, IT and process audits, investigations and ad hoc assignments.
• Develop risk-based audit programmes, identify key risks and controls, and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, process walkthroughs, testing and data analysis to reach clear audit conclusions.
• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, operational inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear audit reports, validate findings with stakeholders and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate, evidence-based audit working papers and follow up on findings until closure evidence is obtained.
• Assist in developing the annual audit plan and prepare reports for Management and the Audit Committee.
• Guide and mentor Auditors and Junior Auditors, and deliver engagements within agreed timelines and budgets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related field.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in internal auditing.
• Professional exposure to laboratory, research, breeding or life sciences environments.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French; willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 60%.
• Preferred: experience in laboratory, research, breeding and life sciences operations, audits in international or multicultural organisations, mentoring of juniors, and knowledge of Arabic or Russian.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management frameworks and internal control processes.
• Experience with risk-based audit planning, control testing, audit documentation and findings follow-up.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, audit management tools and data-analysis software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.