Internal Audit Director

SGS

Assist the CAE in developing and maintaining a comprehensive program of risk-based audit coverage across the Group's global operations.

Plan and oversee the timely and effective execution of multiple audit engagements, ensuring compliance with the Group Audit Manual and The IIA Standards.

Review and enhance audit documentation and reports for accuracy, clarity, and strategic insight, ensuring risks and key issues are well communicated.

Provide day-to-day leadership to regional audit teams, including planning, fieldwork guidance, issue resolution, and performance feedback.

Personally lead complex audits or special projects, including investigations, acquisition integration reviews, or confidential assignments, when needed.

Monitor and support the implementation of audit recommendations, including follow-up and escalation of overdue actions.

Promote a culture of integrity, objectivity, and continuous improvement, ensuring the audit team maintains high performance and ethical standards.

Proactively propose and lead initiatives to improve audit tools, methodologies, and the integration of data analytics into the audit approach.

Represent Internal Audit in interactions with senior management and affiliate leadership, offering consultative insights into risk and control matters.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal auditing best practices to continuously enhance audit value.

Contribute to internal knowledge bases and risk/control guidance for process owners across the organization.

Required Skills:

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present actionable insights.
• Capable of working independently in challenging environments.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is advantageous.