Our client is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, they facilitate international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, they are a privately-owned organisation.
Today, our client 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 business process in accordance with the
requirement of Group Business owners and objectives.

Main Responsibilities
Upon instructions from the Senior Auditor and/or the Regional Manager, the Internal Auditor will :
 Perform the necessary preparation tasks for information gathering, analysing, 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 entities
stakeholders; reflecting audit results and areas of improvement :
 Use dedicated Internal Audit follow-up tool to monitor 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

Contract details
 Based in Geneva
 Full time
 Permanent contract
 Starting ASAP
 Ability and willingness to travel internationally at an extensive level (~40%)

Job requirements
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
 Master’s degree with emphasis in Auditing, Corporate Finance or Business Management
 Good knowledge of the shipping industry is desirable
 Eligible EU work permit
 A minimum of 3 years working as an Internal Auditor (BtoB) in a global environment
 Good written and spoken English – any other language is a plus
 Excellent Excel skills and ability to manipulate substantial amounts of data and to compile
detailed reports
 High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
 Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures
 Proven ability to act with professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
 Excellent team player and ability to work independently as well as under pressure
 Excellent communication skills (also with Management)
 Advanced computer skills on MS Office, ERP (such as SAP) and databases