Lead Financial Auditor

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Geneva is seeking an experienced Financial Auditor with a focus on fraud detection to join our global finance team. You will conduct comprehensive audits, analyze SAP-based data, and report findings to senior management.

The role requires 5–8 years of auditing experience, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English; French or Spanish is a plus. Travel ~50% and EU/Swiss work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5–8 years experience in financial auditing with emphasis on fraud/forensic accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial audits to ensure regulatory compliance and internal policies.
• Investigate and identify potential financial fraud, irregularities, and discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data and transactions using SAP to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective fraud prevention measures.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Provide recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.

Skills

Financial auditing

Fraud detection

Advanced Excel

Big data analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

THE ROLE

• Conduct comprehensive financial audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Investigate and identify potential financial fraud, irregularities, and discrepancies.
• Analyse financial data and transactions using SAP to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective fraud prevention measures.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Provide recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in financial auditing, with a strong emphasis on financial fraud or forensic accounting.
• Proven experience in the shipping industry is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel analysis skills and ability to work with big data , to process it and analyze it.
• Proficiency in SAP and other financial software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
• French or Spanish desirable.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full Time.
• Starting ASAP.
• Travel: Willingness to travel internationally (~50%).
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit (B or C) required.