Senior Internal Auditor

Worldline; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical & life insurance

Public transportation allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Worldline is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Group Internal Audit team. You will lead and deliver risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance, governance and IT controls, ensuring clear risk-based insights and strong process improvements.

This role operates within an international environment and aligns with the GIA methodology. You will collaborate with auditees and senior stakeholders, coach junior auditors, and contribute to methodology enhancements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Risk Management, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, internal control, compliance or a related assurance function.
• Solid understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, governance, audit testing and documentation standards.
• Experience in planning and delivering audit assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or significantly contribute to internal audit planning and execution, including scoping, risk assessment, process understanding, control testing and documentation.
• Perform risk-based audits across operational, financial, compliance, governance and relevant IT controls.
• Develop audit programs and workpapers in line with GIA methodology and professional standards.
• Assess control design and effectiveness, identify gaps and root causes, and recommend practical improvements.
• Analyse financial, operational and control data to identify risks, weaknesses and emerging issues.
• Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based audit documentation.
• Draft risk-based, actionable findings, recommendations and executive summaries.
• Support audit reporting and materials for senior stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with auditees, management, Risk, Compliance, Finance and other functions.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs and closing discussions with process and control owners.
• Communicate findings clearly and constructively, challenging management where appropriate.
• Monitor management actions and assess whether remediation addresses root causes and reduces risk.
• Contribute to improvements in GIA methodology, audit tools, documentation and reporting.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job coaching to junior auditors during audit assignments

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Auditing experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Risk Management or related field

Job description

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Internal Auditor to join Worldline’s Group Internal Audit team. The role is designed for an auditor who is able to lead and deliver risk-based internal audit assignments across financial, operational, compliance, governance and support function areas.

The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting audit work in line with GIA methodology, while providing clear, risk-based insights to management and supporting the continuous improvement of Worldline’s control environment. The role requires strong analytical judgement, professional scepticism, stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively in an international environment.

As part of an international Internal Audit team based across Europe, the Senior InternalAuditor will gain broad exposure to Worldline’s governance, business processes, risk management practices and control frameworks. Joining GIA offers a strong opportunity to deepen understanding of corporate governance and regulated payment services, and can serve as a strategic career accelerator following a successful tenure within the function.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead or significantly contribute to internal audit planning and execution, including scoping, risk assessment, process understanding, control testing and documentation.
• Perform risk-based audits across operational, financial, compliance, governance and relevant IT controls.
• Develop audit programs and workpapers in line with GIA methodology and professional standards.
• Assess control design and effectiveness, identify gaps and root causes, and recommend practical improvements.

Analysis, Documentation & Reporting

• Analyse financial, operational and control data to identify risks, weaknesses and emerging issues.
• Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based audit documentation.
• Draft risk-based, actionable findings, recommendations and executive summaries.
• Support audit reporting and materials for senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with auditees, management, Risk, Compliance, Finance and other functions.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs and closing discussions with process and control owners.
• Communicate findings clearly and constructively, challenging management where appropriate.
• Monitor management actions and assess whether remediation addresses root causes and reduces risk.
• Contribute to improvements in GIA methodology, audit tools, documentation and reporting.

Coaching & Team Contribution

• Provide guidance and on-the-job coaching to junior auditors during audit assignments

Who are we looking for

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit, Risk Management, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, internal control, compliance, consulting or a related assurance function.
• Solid understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, governance, audit testing and documentation standards.
• Experience in planning and delivering audit assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to assess complex processes, identify key risks and formulate practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and operate effectively in a dynamic international environment.
• Previous experience in the payments, banking, financial services and/or knowledge of relevant regulatory or professional frameworks such as IIA Standards, IFACI guidance, internal control frameworks; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CFE or equivalent is an advantage

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Private medical & life insurance
• Public transportation allowance
• Annual bonus

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the Article 24 sec. 6 of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers, we inform you that Worldline Financial Services (Europe) S.A., a joint-stock company, Branch in Poland (hereinafter referred to as Worldline) is governed by the Regulations on the receipt of internal reports and taking follow-up actions (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations).