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Internal Audit Lead EMEA-APAC - Hybrid/Remote

Poznań Permanent PLN288.000 - PLN360.000 per year View Job Description
As an Internal Audit Lead, you will lead end-to-end internal audit engagements across multiple international business units while remaining actively involved in audit execution and testing activities, whenever needed. You will also play a key role in mentoring auditors, partnering with senior stakeholders, and helping strengthen the Internal Audit function within a growing Shared Services organisation.

Added 30/10/2026

  • Take ownership of audit projects covering EMEA and APAC entities.
  • Join a newly created leadership position combining operations & team management.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a global Shared Services Centre located in Poznań. Supporting operations across multiple regions and business units, the company combines a stable environment with opportunities to work on complex, cross-functional projects that have real business impact.

Job Description

  • Own and lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
  • Manage audit projects across multiple international business entities, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate project teams and provide direction to auditors involved in individual assignments.
  • Review audit work, challenge findings where necessary, and ensure conclusions are supported by robust testing and evidence.
  • Act as a key point of contact for business stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.
  • Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations to management and support the definition of remediation plans.
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced auditors, helping develop the team's overall capability.
  • Participate in complex audit testing and investigations when additional expertise or support is required.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and business processes across the organisation.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of audit methodologies, tools, and best practices within the Internal Audit function.
  • Travel internationally as part of audit assignments (approximately 20-25% of working time).

The Successful Applicant

A successful Internal Audit Manager should have:

  • At least 7 years of experience within Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or a related area.
  • Strong audit execution experience with confidence in performing detailed testing and reviewing complex audit work.
  • Solid understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and corporate governance environments.
  • Practical knowledge of business processes such as Order-to-Cash, Requisition-to-Pay, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Forecast-to-Cash, and related control frameworks.
  • Previous experience within a multinational organisation and/or Big 4 environment.
  • Proven ability to guide, coach, and challenge less experienced audit team members.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organisational levels.
  • Working knowledge of SAP and experience navigating ERP-driven control environments.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent would be considered an advantage.
  • Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

What's on Offer

  • Company car.
  • Competitive salary package 288.000-360.000 with an annual performance bonus of up to 20%.
  • Newly created role with significant visibility and influence across the organisation.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse audit projects spanning multiple business units and regions.
  • Hybrid working model available across Poland with travel support for employees living outside Poznań (Up to 30 km from the office: 2 days per week onsite, Up to 100 km: 1 day per week onsite, Up to 250 km: 1 day per month onsite, Above 250 km: 1 visit per quarter).
  • Private medical care and additional well-being support programmes.
  • Lunch allowance and seasonal employee benefits.
  • Flexible working hours and work-life balance focused culture.
  • Multisport co-funding and broad benefits package.
  • Access to local and global learning initiatives, including online training platforms.
  • Long-term career opportunities within a stable, international organisation.
Contact
Kacper Wurszt
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137408

Job summary

Sector
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Sub Sector
Internal Audit
Industry
Business Services
Where
Poznań
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Kacper Wurszt
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137408