Senior Business Auditor (f/m/d) @ Group Internal Audit (Holding)

A1 Slovenija d.d.; Wien; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Open, learning-oriented environment

Job summary

A1 Slovenija d.d. is seeking an experienced Group Internal Audit leader to independently review the effectiveness of the ICS, risk management and governance processes.

The role supports a virtual setup and oversees audit work across the A1 footprint, coordinating planning, execution and reporting at the group level. You will guide cross-border audit programs, evaluate SOX controls, and provide expert input on test documentation and findings, working closely with senior stakeholders and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of audit/internal audit experience in multinational organizations with group-wide oversight.
• Certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CFE or ACCA are highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, ISO 31000, SOX, GDPR and IFRS frameworks and standards.
• Experience leading multi-entity or cross-border audit programs.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills with regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and review planning of business audits for the A1 Group, ensuring risk-based local plans.
• Guide, approve execution and reporting of audit engagements across the group.
• Review audit reports for consistency with methodology, regulatory requirements, and standards.
• Oversee evaluation of SOX management testing for design, implementation and operation of controls.
• Provide expert review on test documentation, evidence, and findings for clarity and impact.
• Facilitate development and harmonisation of audit systems and tools group-wide.
• Enhance audit processes and methodology across the group and support local teams.
• Perform in-depth risk analyses to identify mission-critical processes and emerging risks.
• Act as liaison with senior stakeholders, corporate functions, external auditors and subsidiary audit heads.
• Drive knowledge sharing and competency development on audit and risk topics across the group.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Cross-border programs

Regulatory awareness

Education

CIA/CRMA/CFE/ACCA certifications

Tools

COSO framework

ISO 31000

SOX compliance

GDPR awareness

AS2201

Job description

Group Internal Audit independently reviews and assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of the Group's internal control system (ICS), risk management, and governance processes.

This role is open to all countries within our A1 footprint and will be operated in a virtual setup.

How Will You Make An Impact

• You lead, coordinate, and review the planning of business audits for the whole A1 Group, ensuring annual (local) audit plans are comprehensive, risk-based, and aligned across all entities.
• You guide and approve the execution and reporting of business audit engagements like ad-hoc (incl. forensic), planned and follow-up audits.
• You review business audit reports across all group entities, ensuring adherence to aligned methodology, regulatory obligations, and group standards.
• You oversee the evaluation of SOX management testing for effectiveness (design, implementation and operation) of group-level and local internal controls.
• You provide expert review and feedback on test documentation, audit evidence, and findings to ensure clarity, quality, and actionable recommendations.
• You facilitate the further development and harmonisation of systems and toolsets used by internal audit group wide.
• You foster the enhancement of group audit processes, methodologies and the refinement of the business audit universe, ensure implementation throughout the group and support local teams.
• You perform in-depth risk analyses, identifying group mission-critical process, subject matters and emerging risk areas.
• You serve as a key liaison with senior stakeholders, corporate functions, external auditors, and subsidiary audit heads to ensure continuous improvement and skills development.
• You drive group-wide knowledge sharing, learning solutions, and competency uplift on audit and risk topics.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Extensive (8+ years) audit/internal audit experience in complex, multinational organizations, with group-wide oversight responsibilities.
• Highly recognized audit certifications (e.g., CIA, CRMA, CFE, ACCA) and experience with SOX or equivalent regulations.
• Deep understanding of relevant internal control and risk management frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO 31000) as well as relevant regulations and standards (e.g. SOX, AS2201, GDPR, IFRS) and up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging risks.
• Demonstrated expertise in audit methodology and managing multi-entity or cross-border audit programs.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder management skills, regulatory awareness, and a solutions-oriented working style.
• Proven ability to drive alignment, improvement, and skills development across diverse audit teams and international stakeholders.
• Fluent English (C1+); willingness to improve or develop (if necessary) German skills for business communication.
• Collaborative, innovative, and ethical leader committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What We Offer

We build on our expertise with constant learning, offer an open environment for every individual and provide flexible working time and office arrangements.

We invite you to join us in this new world of work.