When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! By comparing prices from major booking sites, we’re making it easy for people to find hotels they want at a price they’ll love. In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn every day, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. A career at trivago is a journey designed for people who crave continuous development and want to thrive in a high-performing team. Here you will find those who aren’t afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth. Join trivago, work with a great team, and grow with us!

Join us in making a difference

We are looking for a meticulous and strategic Internal Auditor to join our team. As an Internal Auditor, you will ensure that all our processes and operations comply with internal and external regulations, enhancing the overall effectiveness of our business practices. Your sharp analytical skills will be key in identifying areas for improvement and mitigating risks. At trivago, your success will be driven by your ability to embrace challenges, continuously improve processes, and learn from feedback. Join us and make an impact by promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with regulations, conducting audits on various departments and processes. This will be for both business processes and IT.
• Analyze data risks and processes to detect discrepancies, recommend process optimization and automation, and develop solutions with management to mitigate risks over new and existing processes
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations
• Monitor changes in regulations and update audit processes accordingly, ensuring compliance with accounting and audit principles
• Communicate testing results to business leaders and external auditors, recommending changes to increase efficiency
• Develop and implement forms, systems, and procedures to achieve department goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute operational audits using consistent approaches

What you’ll need to thrive:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) are a plus
• Experience : Proven experience in internal auditing, preferably within the travel or technology sectors, with at least 5+ years of hands-on knowledge of business audit procedures and 3+ years working with Sarbanes-Oxley (COSO-ICFR, SOX 302, 404). A bonus here will be experience and exposure to testing ITGC controls.
• Skills : Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in audit software and systems
• Communication : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and decision-makers
• Regulatory Knowledge : Understanding of financial, operational, and IT general computing controls, and knowledge of international audit practices and regulations is a bonus
• Language : Fluency in English at a native level, as it is our company language
• Attributes : Self-starter capable of developing and enhancing the internal control environment, particularly in the SOX area, and able to work independently

Stand out with:

• Experience : Proficiency in working with COSO ERM or similar Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. Experience in control implementation in new entities.
• Education : Master’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Work Experience : Exposure to both the business and IT risks & controls within a business.
• Language Skills : Proficiency in Germany
• Certifications : CISA, CRISC, CIA

Worried about missing a few requirements? Still apply and express your motivation as you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

What you can look forward to:

As you grow, so do we.
This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Nilo, and provide workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and access to a fully-equipped campus library.
Moving to join us?
No problem. You can count on visa support from our talent support team, a relocation package, an interest-free newcomer loan, free language classes, and regular team and company-wide events to build strong connections.
Life happens.
We offer self-determined vacation (with a minimum of 25 vacation days), flexible working hours, 2 WFH days weekly, the chance to work remotely for 20 days abroad, free access to the Heynanny platform for personalized nanny assistance, and an on-campus kids room.
Enjoy your office days.
Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, stay healthy with our on-site gym and sports classes, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.