Manager Internal Audit (f/m/d) – 18 months Maternity Cover

LuxExperience; Aschheim; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile office up to 20% of contracted/

Language courses

Staff discount up to 30%

Company pension scheme

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Social Day

Well-being support

Job summary

LuxExperience, Munich-based, seeks a Manager Internal Audit on a full-time basis for 18 months as maternity cover. You will lead internal audit efforts, assess governance, risk, and controls, and support SOX compliance across the LuxExperience Group.

The role requires 3+ years in audit, strong analytical skills, and fluency in business English with German/Italian a plus. The position offers a hybrid work model in Munich with competitive benefits and a focus on policy and control improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in similar positions, preferably in financial or management consulting firms and/or internal or financial audit functions.
• Advanced understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance as well as business end-to-end processes.
• Detailed knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 requirements Section 404(b) and PCAOB standards or min regulatory internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Internal Audit on all internal audit matters of the LuxExperience Group.
• Provide independent, objective assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls and audit topics.
• Identify risks with business objectives and evaluate controls to mitigate risks.
• Work on the internal audit program using a risk-based approach.
• Perform management testing of SOX controls (SOX 404b).
• Communicate findings and coordinate with Group SOX Compliance and Risk Management on remediation plans.
• Support reporting to the Management Board and Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board.
• Contribute to optimizing the GRC tool.
• Advise on creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes and services.

Skills

Internal audit

Governance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

LuxExperience is the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group and the online shopping destination for luxury enthusiasts worldwide. LuxExperience operates a portfolio of some of the most distinguished store brands in digital luxury and creates communities for luxury enthusiasts with unique digital and physical experiences. Mytheresa, NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, jointly comprising the luxury segments of LuxExperience, offer highly curated edits of the most prestigious luxury brands across the world, featuring womenswear, menswear, kidswear, fine jewelry & watches, and lifestyle products. YOOX, which forms the off-price segment of LuxExperience, is the leading destination for multi-brand off-season online luxury shopping. The NYSE listed group operates worldwide.

To support our Internal Audit team, we are currently searching for a full-time employee as Manager Internal Audit (f/m/d) based in our office in Munich, Germany. The position is limited to 18 months as a maternity cover.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Internal Audit on all internal audit matters of the LuxExperience Group
• Provide independent, objective assurance and advice on the adequacy and effectiveness of Governance, Risk Management, internal controls and general internal audit topics
• Contribute in identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluate the controls in place to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
• Work with the team on the implementation of the internal audit program using a risk-based approach
• Perform management testing of SOX controls (SOX 404b)
• Communicate findings effectively in both written and verbal formats and coordinate with the Group SOX Compliance and Risk Management team on the remediation plan and follow-ups to promote and facilitate continuous improvement
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in the regular reporting to the Management Board and to the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board
• Contribute to the optimization of the implemented GRC tool
• Advise on the creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes and services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control is maintained

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor´s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar qualification
• 3+ years of experience in similar positions, preferably in financial or management consulting firms and/or internal or financial audit functions
• Advanced understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance as well as business end-to-end processes
• Detailed knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requirements Section 404(b) and PCAOB standards or minimum regulatory internal controls experience in a regulated environment
• Experience with Information Security, Privacy, IT Audit and IT Management Standards would be a plus
• Detail-oriented, with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and proven experience in Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace
• Capability to work free from bias and to be independent from operative implementation of measures and Risk Management
• Personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with company culture and values
• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Fluency in business English is mandatory, Italian and/or German language proficiency is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Up to 32 days of holiday, depending on the length of service, starting with 28 days
• Mobile office with up to 20% of your total contracted hours (job and position permitting)
• 10 days/year of mobile office abroad in EU-countries (job and position permitting)
• Language courses
• Staff discount of up to 30%
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted membership for selected sports platforms & gyms
• Individual support on mental health & well-being (e.g. compatibility work and family life)
• Social Day
• Employee Share Purchase Plan

LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: Mid-Senior levelWorkplace Type: Hybrid