Control Audit Programme Leader

PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o.; Poznań; On-site; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical care

Sports cards

Events and trips

Shopping vouchers

LinkedIn Learning access

Language skills development

Job summary

PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o. invites applications for a senior role overseeing the Group-wide Control Audit Programme in Poznań.

You will lead testing across Finance, Compliance and Operations, standardise methodologies, and drive data-driven insights using Power BI and AI-driven tools. The position requires 7+ years in audit/risk, strong stakeholder management, and willingness to travel; ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Controls, Risk Management or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and control testing methodologies.
• Experience leading large-scale control testing, assurance or audit programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Pepco’s Group-wide Control Audit Programme, ensuring consistent and effective control testing across Finance, Compliance and Operations.
• Drive standardisation of audit methodologies, reporting and control testing approaches across the organisation.
• Use data, analytics and automation tools, including Power BI, Power Automate and AI solutions, to improve audit efficiency and insight.
• Partner with Finance, Compliance, IT and business stakeholders to strengthen controls and support risk management.
• Monitor remediation activities and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the continuous improvement and digital transformation of the Group’s control environment.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Automation awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Data analytics

AI in audit

Job description

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Pepco is a well-known and respected brand, present in 19 European countries. Every month, over 36 million customers visit over 4,000 of our stores. This success is driven by over 31,000 employees in stores, distribution centers, and offices across Europe, who ensure the best shopping experience for our customers.

Our greatest strength comes from our people—their passion and energy inspire us to keep reaching higher! Join us and be a part of our success story!

Location: Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-479

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and develop Pepco’s Group-wide Control Audit Programme, ensuring consistent and effective control testing across Finance, Compliance and Operations.
• Drive standardisation of audit methodologies, reporting and control testing approaches across the organisation.
• Use data, analytics and automation tools, including Power BI, Power Automate and AI solutions, to improve audit efficiency and insight.
• Partner with Finance, Compliance, IT and business stakeholders to strengthen controls and support risk management.
• Monitor remediation activities and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the continuous improvement and digital transformation of the Group’s control environment.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• 7+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Controls, Risk Management or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and control testing methodologies.
• Experience leading large-scale control testing, assurance or audit programmes.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Automate, data analytics and reporting tools.
• Exposure to automation, AI or advanced analytics within audit or controls environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA or similar) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across Group 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!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options - including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - get your favorite products at even better prices!
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning (for IT - Udemy Business), giving you thousands of expert-led courses to support your professional development, build new skills, and learn at your own pace.
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program -our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch - meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• 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.
• A role within a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture - where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.