For our Group Internal Audit department, we are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor (f/m/d) to assist the Heidelberg Materials Group in accomplishing objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The position is based at our Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany and report to the Area Audit Director.

In this role, you will focus on Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean Basin, West Asia (AMWA) and Southern Europe.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Assist the Heidelberg Materials Group in accomplishing objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

• Prepare audits. Structure audit objects. Identify interfaces and relevant technical/economical data. Understand the means and targets of processes, analyse related risk and deduce requirements for internal controls. Identify relevant external and internal regulations. Identify relevant data sources and analyse them. Determine an (micro-) audit strategy.

• Manage audits. Plan project timing, identify involved personnel, and ensure communication. Agree on interfaces and timing with auditees. Identify tests which can be conducted from your office, and obtain all available information. Adjust the audit strategy, if necessary. Ensure risk-adjusted utilisation of audit resource – meet the planned deadline or agree on an extension.

• Conduct analysis. Conduct process analysis. Carry out planned tests and elaborate them based on the found results.Go for evidence in case of identified deviations. Assess whether the internal controls are adequate and effective. Clarify issues with the appropriate management level. Recommend practical measures to address the issue. Present findings towards the auditee. Condense results straightforward, precise and user-oriented (Board and Senior Management).

• Trace results. Sufficiently document the audit work. Review the audit strategy and ensure efficient test methods are applied in future projects. Suggest relevant audit subjects. Trace agreed actions, analyse related feedback from auditees.

• Specialise in competence areas. For assigned competence areas (countries or processes), network with Heidelberg Materials staff, keep yourself informed about Best Practices and utilise such information for audit strategies. Share this expertise actively with your colleagues.

YOUR PROFILE:

• MBA / national equivalent or a University degree in relevant sciences.

• At least five years of operational auditing experience in comparable industries and knowledge of audit methodologies and practices.

• CIA qualification preferred but not a must.

• Comfortable in an international environment, which demands an excellent command of English. Additional knowledge of Russian and/or French is an advantage.

• Flexible and used to working with multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity with MS Office applications, SAP or other ERP systems.

• Having good IT and/or Data Analytics skills. Willingness and ability to become acquainted with new IT systems/applications, including AI, quickly.

• Willing to travel around 30%-40%.

OUR OFFER:

We are convinced that only those who successfully realise their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany.

• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days.

• International, diverse and inclusive working environment.

• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment.

• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs, including professional certificate programs (CIA, CISA, etc.).

• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms.

• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns.

• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network, etc.).

• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks.

• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals.

• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car.

… and much more.