Internal Audit Director

Flutter Southern Europe & Africa; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company car

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Share saving scheme

Job summary

Flutter SEA invites an experienced Internal Audit Director to lead the regional Internal Audit function across the Southern Europe & Africa region. You will define the risk-based audit strategy, provide independent assurance to senior executives and audit committees, and advise business leaders on risk and control effectiveness.

You will build relationships with the SEA Executive Leadership Team and coordinate with Group Internal Audit, delivering high-quality audit reports while strengthening

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or related fields.
• Senior leadership experience in large, international, highly regulated firms.
• Knowledge of governance, internal controls, SOX/ICFR, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in listed multinational companies and/or Big Four background.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan across Flutter SEA.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and Audit Committees.
• Lead complex audit engagements and ensure consistent methodologies and reporting.
• Strengthen data analytics and technology-enabled assurance.
• Lead and develop Internal Audit Managers across the region.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance

Internal controls

SOX/ICFR

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Big Four experience

Job description

Flutter, the world’s largest online sports betting and iGaming group listed on the London and New York stock exchanges, is home to the Southern Europe & Africa (SEA) region, featuring iconic brands like Sisal, Snai and PokerStars, a globally loved brand that embodies innovation and ambition, with significant growth potential in a dynamic market.

Your role:

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Director to lead the Internal Audit function across the region. Reporting to Group Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Director will define and deliver the regional risk-based audit strategy, provide independent assurance across the organisation and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, Audit Committees and business leaders.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan across Flutter SEA, in line with business priorities, regulatory requirements and Group standards.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls across Finance, Operations, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Compliance and central initiatives.
• Present audit findings, key risk themes and recommendations to senior management, Audit Committees and other governance forums.
• Build strong relationships with the SEA Executive Leadership Team, Group Internal Audit, business leaders, regulators and external assurance providers.
• Lead complex audit engagements and ensure the quality and consistency of audit methodologies, reporting and remediation monitoring.
• Assess the control of environment supporting major transformation programmes, technology implementations, acquisitions and integrations.
• Strengthen the use of data analytics, continuous auditing and technology-enabled assurance.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Internal Audit Managers and Senior Managers located across the region, coordinating co-sourcing and specialist advisory providers when required, ensuring high-standard quality audit reports are delivered consistently.
• Promote strong risk and control culture while maintaining the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.
• Provide forward-looking insight into emerging regulatory, technological, operational and market risks.

What you’ll bring:

• You have at least 15 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Controls Assurance or Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience as a senior leader in Internal Audit, for example as Head of Internal Audit or Risk Director. Accountable for developing and completing risk-based audit plans in large, structured, international organizations operating in highly regulated sectors.
• You have knowledge of governance, internal controls, SOX/ICFR, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in listed multinational companies and/or a strong background in a Big Four professional services firm.
• Exposure to Executive Committees, Boards and Audit Committees, with the credibility to communicate sophisticated findings and influence senior decision-makers.
• Broad enterprise-wide audit exposure, covering financial, operational, IT systems, cyber defense, data governance, compliance and strategic risks.
• Experience in fast-paced environments committed to significant change, including M&A, post-merger integration, technology modernization or operating-model redesign.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in Italian and English.
• Experience in gaming, betting or digital entertainment would be valuable, but applications from highly regulated sectors will also be considered, particularly:
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Payments and FinTech
• Technology and Telecommunications
• Other large, regulated consumer businesses

Why choose us:

Base pay hiring range for this role in Italy: € 108.527 - € 131.497 gross per year, under the Commercio collective agreement, level Dirigente.

This is our standard pay guide for the role and location; any offer made will reflect your experience, skills and interview assessment, and will ordinarily fall within this range. Additional reward elements (benefits and/or incentives) may apply depending on the role and location.

• Permanent contract with Hybrid Work.
• Company Car
• Annual bonus: MBO 25%
• Supplemental Health Insurance
• The option to join our company share saving scheme

Choose us also for:

• An inclusive work environment and participate in all our initiatives focused on Diversity & Inclusion.
• Well-Being Support: online meditation courses, medical online service and counselling with the help of certified psychologists and coaches.
• Learning and Development: access a platform full of training courses, join workshops, conferences. Exploit our FlexiLearning program, which allows you to dedicate at least 4 working hours per month for your professional growth.
• Parental Leave Packages: additional support for you, children and financial aid for mothers.

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Flutter SEA is an Equal Opportunity Organization. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us. We welcome any candidate without distinction of sex, age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.