Head of Internal Audit Germany

About the Role

This position leads the Internal Audit function within a leading German systems house specializing in air defense, missile, and laser technology. The company is a part of an international group and requests application materials in English. It prides itself on cutting-edge technology development, precision in high physics boundaries, and securing military superiority, emphasizing a culture of learning, growth, and mutual respect with a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct risk-based audits in governance, operations, and finance, ensuring timely completion from planning through reporting.
• Provide independent audit and advisory services to management and audit committees concerning internal control effectiveness and risk management processes.
• Manage and grow the local Internal Audit team by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting team development.
• Evaluate audit findings to identify critical risks and improvement areas, delivering actionable recommendations.
• Oversee implementation and follow-up on audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified weaknesses.
• Participate in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan based on emerging risks, business priorities, and past results.
• Continuously enhance audit methods and processes to comply with standards and internal requirements.
• Critically evaluate existing processes and act as a strategic partner to management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Completed higher education or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive professional experience in an international corporate environment with interaction across organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of corporate strategy, organizational structures, policies, and business processes in an international setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing methods, standards, best practices, corporate governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and assess operational, financial, and governance risks and devise practical, sustainable recommendations.
• Ability to recognize risks, opportunities, synergies, and process simplification potential in complex organizations and exploit these effectively.
• Responsible leadership with proven team management skills.
• Excellent communication and assertiveness.
• Proven conflict resolution capability, including in international contexts.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours with flextime arrangements.
• Possibility for partial mobile work (home office options).
• Annual gross salary starting at €130,000 based on a 40-hour week, including variable components linked to individual performance and company success.
• If requirements are not fully met, entry with an individual development plan and guaranteed salary prospects is available.
• Extensive benefits such as corporate discounts, vehicle leasing, enhanced sick pay, company-funded pension schemes, health management programs including gym access, company sports groups, and free onsite fitness facilities.
• Subsidized company canteen with varied offerings.
• Comprehensive training and development programs for personal and professional growth.
• Long-term career pathways with national and international opportunities.
• The company values diversity and equal opportunities; applications from individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged given equal qualifications.

Application Instructions

Include reference code SOB/IA/26/219 with your application alongside salary expectations and availability. Applications should be submitted with documents in English.