Group Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

As a Group Senior Internal Auditor, you will contribute to transparency, integrity, and sustainable business success across the Liebherr Group. Beyond evaluating processes and controls, you will act as a trusted advisor to management and support strategic improvement initiatives worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Independently plan and perform international audit engagements covering finance, operations, compliance, and governance topics.
• Assess business processes, risks, and internal control systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical and value‑adding recommendations that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Advise management on corporate governance, risk management, and internal control matters.
• Support transformation initiatives, special projects, and strategic business developments from an audit and risk perspective.
• Leverage data analytics and modern audit methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness and coverage.
• Prepare concise, insightful, and audience‑focused audit reports and present findings to local and senior management.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of agreed corrective actions.

Required profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in internal audit, external audit, consulting, or a comparable role.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of business processes, governance structures, risk management, and internal controls.
• High affinity for digital technologies, data analytics, and process automation.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with sound business judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in an international environment.
• Fluency in English and German; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 30%.

Required skills

• Data analytics
• Process automation
• Audit methodologies

What we offer

• Freedom to contribute ideas, a secure workplace, and modern, family‑friendly employment conditions including flexible working hours and home‑office options.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a leading global family‑owned industrial group.
• Exposure to a wide range of businesses, industries, processes, and international environments.
• Direct interaction with senior management and key decision‑makers across the Group.
• Opportunities to work on strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and emerging business risks.
• A modern audit function that embraces innovation, data analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Attractive career development opportunities within Internal Audit and across the wider Liebherr Group.
• Collaborative culture that values integrity, curiosity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking.