Corporate Internal Auditor

Corporate Internal Auditor

Geneva, Switzerland

THE ROLE

Today, MSC is looking for an Internal Auditor, who will conduct performance, operational, financial and compliance audit identifying risks and proposing remedial actions. He/She will work with several stakeholders across the business (both at HQ and within local entities) to ensure the highest professional standards are applied and service levels are met.

The Internal Audit assignment objectives: review and provide advice on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment of MSC Entities business process in accordance with the requirement of Group Business owners and objectives.

YOUR IMPACT

Upon instructions from the Senior Auditor and/or the Regional Manager, the Internal Auditor will:

• Perform the necessary preparation tasks for information gathering, analyzing, and defining the internal audit action plan for Execution.
• Participate to the preparation of audit mission’s pre-audit risk assessment and reporting to Internal Audit management.
• Perform fieldwork (on-site or remote audit assignments) on assigned areas of intervention.
• Apply internal audit work programs, following international audit standards (interviews, walkthrough, audit testing).
• Provide impactful and value-added remedial actions to stakeholders (business owners). As internal auditor, you will participate to presenting, discussing, and agreeing on audit findings / issues with auditees.
• Participate to the drafting of audit deliverables and reporting to HQ and MSC entities stakeholders; reflecting audit results and areas of improvement.
• Use dedicated Internal Audit follow-up tool to monitor MSC Entities Management action plan in regard to remedial actions recommended.
• Proactively liaise with HQ Business Owners for support in the closure of management actions.
• Apply Internal Audit standards for internal audit follow-up tasks.
• Contribute on continuous development of Internal Audit methodology and work programs, identifying emerging risks, gaps in audit controls or leveraging new developments.
• Perform ad-hoc internal audit projects, as assigned by Internal Audit management and provide support to any team/function as needed and requested.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Master’s degree with a focus on Auditing, Corporate Finance, or Business Management.
• Strong knowledge of the shipping industry is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Internal Auditor (B2B) in a global environment, ideally combined with prior experience in external audit.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to handle large datasets and compile detailed reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of auditing standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, including interactions with management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (such as SAP), and databases.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full time.
• Permanent contract.
• Starting ASAP.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally at an extensive level (~40%).
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit (B-C) is required.

MSC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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