Head of Internal Audit (m/w/d)

The Interroll Group is the world's leading provider of material handling solutions. The company was founded in 1959 and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1997.

Interroll supplies system integrators and equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of platform-based products and services in the categories "Rollers" (conveyor rollers), "Drives" (motors and drives for conveyor systems), "Conveyors & Sorters" (conveyors & sorters) and "Pallet Handling" (pallet conveying and storage). Interroll solutions are used in express and postal services, e-commerce, airports, food & beverage, fashion, automotive and other industries. The company counts leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart and Zalando among its users.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Interroll has a global network of 35 companies with a turnover of CHF 556.3 million and 2,400 employees (average number of employees in 2023).

What are my responsibilities?

• Determining internal audit scope and develop risk-based annual audit plans
• Analyze internal policies, rules and processes in the organization, including risk management and internal control system in regard to operations effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate process documentations, reports, data, flowcharts etc. and propose improvements to gain efficiency
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Regular financial review of smaller subsidiaries
• Prepare and present an annual audit plan as well as internal audit reports to the Audit Committee
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and achievement
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Organize teams (including internal and external resources) for onsite audits on special tasks
• Collaboration with Corporate Finance, e.g. internal control system, risk report
• Support Corporate Compliance in whistleblower case investigations
• Assistance in Group projects

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Master in Economics, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or similar and strong background in Financial management
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor (Consulting)
• Several years of experience working in producing industry (ideally with technical products)
• International experiences in similar functions
• Excellent ability to recognize fundamental and business contexts
• Ability to quickly grasp situations / problems, gain an overview and suggest solutions
• Basic knowledge of accounting according to IFRS
• Good analytical and logical thinking skills and a pragmatic way of working
• Ability to convince and assertiveness
• Skills in strategic project management and strong entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO and MS Office products, knowledge of CCH Tagetik is an advantage
• Independent way of working, assertiveness, flexibility, resilience
• Very good oral and written knowledge of German and English, other foreign languages are an asset
• Good communication, presentation and teamwork skills at all hierarchical levels
• Proven acumen of working with Group Management and Board of Directors
• Willingness and initiative to continuously educate oneself in order to stay up to date regarding rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Likes to work in multi-dimensional structures (regional organization and global product and technology as well as Sales & Service organization)

What do we offer you?

• Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company
• Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events
• Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies
• Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks
• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength
• Many additional benefits: job bike, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.
• 30 days vacation
• Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work