Global Internal Audit Lead

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Audit & Risk Recruitment seeks a Global Internal Audit Lead in Geneva to oversee audits across international operations, leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance risk assessment, planning, testing and reporting. You will develop methodologies and present insights to senior stakeholders.

The role requires 6+ years in internal audit, hands-on experience with AI tools, strong data analytics skills, and fluent English. Willingness to travel internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience within internal audit.
• Practical experience using AI tools within internal audit.
• Strong experience with data analytics tools.
• Fluent English is essential; ability to communicate across countries and levels of seniority.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit engagements across the organisation's global operations.
• Integrate AI tools and technologies into internal audit processes to improve planning, testing, risk assessment and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI to enhance audit efficiency and automate manual activities.
• Utilise data analytics tools to analyse large datasets, identify trends, detect anomalies and support data-driven audit conclusions.
• Develop and enhance audit methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies in internal audit.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks and governance across international units.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with international teams to drive improvements in control environments and promote risk and compliance culture.
• Travel internationally as required to conduct audits and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

AI in audit

Data analytics tools

Job description

A leading global business is seeking a Global Internal Audit Lead to join its team in Geneva, Switzerland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced internal audit professional to take on a global role, combining traditional audit expertise with innovative technology, AI tools and data analytics to enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering risk-based audits across international operations, leveraging AI-driven solutions and data analytics tools to strengthen audit methodologies, improve efficiency and provide valuable insights to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit engagements across the organisation's global operations, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to audit execution.
• Integrate AI tools and technologies into internal audit processes to improve audit planning, testing, risk assessment and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance audit efficiency, automate manual activities and strengthen risk identification.
• Utilise data analytics tools to analyse large datasets, identify trends, detect anomalies and support data-driven audit conclusions.
• Develop and enhance audit methodologies, incorporating emerging technologies and innovative approaches to internal audit.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks and governance processes across international business units.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and insights to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with international teams to drive improvements in control environments and promote a strong risk and compliance culture.
• Travel internationally as required to conduct audits and engage with stakeholders across the global business.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years' experience within internal audit, ideally gained within a large, international or complex business environment.
• Practical experience using AI tools within internal audit is essential. Candidates must demonstrate how they have applied AI to audit activities, processes or methodologies.
• Strong experience with data analytics tools, including the ability to analyse datasets and apply data-driven techniques to internal audit engagements.
• A solid understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, internal controls and corporate governance.
• Demonstrable ability to identify opportunities to improve audit processes through technology, automation and innovative solutions.
• Fluent English is essential, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different countries and levels of seniority.
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake international travel as required by the role.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a global environment.