Senior Internal Auditor

Pepco Iberia; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes-listed employer in Poland

Discounts on purchases

Promotion opportunities

Friendly atmosphere

Job summary

Pepco Iberia is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team in Madrid. You will lead risk-based audits, develop practical recommendations, and work with data analytics to strengthen controls across our international business.

The role requires 5+ years in audit, strong knowledge of risk assessment and RACMs, and experience with Power BI, Tableau or QlikView. Occasional travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit experience in a multinational or large accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies and risk assessment.
• Experience with data analytics and visualisation tools (Power BI/Tableau/QlikView).
• Advanced analytics with SQL, Python and Excel; ITGC exposure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver independent, risk-based internal audits across Pepco.
• Execute engagements from planning to reporting with actionable recommendations.
• Utilise data analytics to enhance audit planning and insights.
• Prepare RACMs, testing plans and audit working papers.
• Identify risks and control weaknesses for process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to close audit actions and remediation.
• Contribute to Internal Audit Data Analytics strategy and IT audits.

Skills

Data analytics

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

SQL

Python

Microsoft Excel

IT General Controls (ITGC)

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, CS, Math or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

At Pepco, we are committed to making everyday life easier for millions of customers across Europe by offering quality products at affordable prices. With a growing presence in multiple markets and a dynamic international environment, we are continuously strengthening our teams with talented professionals who are passionate about making an impact. We are currently looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team, playing a key role in evaluating risks, strengthening controls, and driving continuous improvement across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced audit professional who enjoys combining analytical thinking, data-driven insights, and stakeholder collaboration to support organisational growth and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and deliver independent, risk-based internal audits across Pepco, ensuring high-quality execution in line with professional internal audit standards.
• Execute audit engagements from planning to reporting, including risk assessment, testing, documentation and development of practical recommendations.
• Use data analytics tools and techniques to enhance audit planning, testing and insight generation.
• Prepare and execute Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), testing plans and audit working papers.
• Identify key risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for process improvement across the business.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support the closure of audit actions and remediation activities.
• Support the development of the Internal Audit Data Analytics strategy and promote data-driven auditing approaches.
• Participate in IT audits and collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen governance, risk management and controls.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• 5+ years of audit or business experience gained within a multinational organisation and/or a large accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit methodologies, risk assessment and control frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or QlikView.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience using SQL, Power BI, Python and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in data analysis, dashboard creation and transforming complex data into business insights.
• Exposure to IT audits and IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP or Data Analytics qualifications are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across company locations (up to 20%).

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - get your favorite products at even better prices!
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge - despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.