Manager Corporate Audit

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The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.

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About the Role

As Manager Corporate Audit (m/f/d), you independently conduct audits across the Group and support the Head of Corporate Audit with independent and objective assurance and advisory services.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out audits of business processes and procedures across the Group in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards, with a focus on compliance, security, efficiency and expediency.
• Lead audit teams, closely coordinate with the relevant specialist audit and project managers, and support the professional development of junior auditors.
• Analyze and assess weaknesses and their risks and develop practical measures through risk elimination.
• Use data analytics, audit software and AI-supported methods to make audits more efficient and meaningful, and consider risks related to the use of AI in audit planning.
• Independently conduct closing meetings and agree on audit results and measures with the audited areas.
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on the agreed measures.
• Advise and support corporate and specialist departments in redesigning and updating processes and controls, particularly with regard to efficiency and reliability, contributing best practices and creative solutions.
• Address current topics such as IT and cyber risks, regulatory requirements and fraud prevention in audit planning.

Your Profile

• A university degree (e.g., economics or similar). A professional qualification such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, or similar is an advantage; if not yet certified, willingness to obtain one is expected.
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in internal audit or external audit, ideally in an international environment (industry, retail or Big 4).
• Experience in leading audits and in mentoring and developing junior auditors.
• Analytical and conceptual skills combined with an entrepreneurial mindset; you quickly grasp even complex issues.
• A confident manner, persuasiveness and assertiveness combined with diplomatic skills, independence, sound judgment and strong communication skills.
• Confident use of MS Office, basic SAP knowledge (ideally S/4HANA) and knowledge of accounting under HGB and IFRS.
• Experience with audit and analytics software (e.g., Power BI, Data Studio).
• Openness to digital and AI-supported audit approaches and a willingness to continuously develop your skills in this area.
• Business fluent in English. Knowledge of German and another foreign language (e.g., French or Spanish) is an advantage.
• Commitment, self-motivation, ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel in Germany and abroad (approx. 30%).

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