Internal Auditor

Grupo Brisa; São Domingos de Rana; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grupo Brisa is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit Team. You will lead risk-based audits across operations, finance, compliance, technology and processes, partnering with the business to strengthen governance and decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in internal audit or related fields, a Master’s degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluent English. Knowledge of data analytics and automation is valued as Brisa explores innovative audit

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution
• 2–3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Control, Compliance or consulting
• Good understanding of risk, governance and internal control frameworks (COSO)
• Experience leading audits from planning through reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to translate complex topics into clear insights
• Interest in data, technology and emerging audit tools to improve effectiveness
• Experience with Data Analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) valued
• Knowledge of AI-enabled solutions, automation, scripting or programming (Python, SQL, Power Platform) a plus
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA or CISA are valued

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, compliance, technology and business processes
• Assess governance, risk management and internal control effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Partner with stakeholders to identify efficiency, control improvements and risk mitigation
• Support evolution of Internal Control Framework and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use data-driven approaches to identify trends and insights that enhance audit quality
• Explore and help implement analytics, automation and AI-assisted auditing tools
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory developments and tech trends impacting the business
• Build trusted relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Management / Economics / Finance / Engineering / Data Science / Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SQL

Power Platform

Job description

Grupo Brisa is looking for an Internal Auditor for our Internal Audit Team!

At Brisa, Internal Audit goes beyond assurance. We partner with the business to improve processes, strengthen governance and support better decision-making.

We are looking for an experienced, driven Internal Auditor to join our team and help create value through risk-based auditing, continuous improvement and innovation.

Being part of our team means working in a Group of innovative companies with a focus on sustainability and a vision of the future. It means working in a Group that cares about people and their development and well-being (we are proudly certified as Empresa Familiarmente Responsável), with a culture guided by the values of ethics, innovation, excellence and people.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, compliance, technology and business processes.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control systems and recommend practical improvements.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency, control enhancement and risk mitigation.
• Support the evolution of Brisa's Internal Control Framework and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data-driven approaches to identify trends, anomalies and insights that enhance audit quality and business value.
• Explore and help implement innovative audit techniques, including analytics, automation and AI-assisted auditing tools.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory developments and technological trends that may impact the business.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Master's Degree (post-Bologna) in Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• 2-3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Control, Compliance, Consulting or similar functions.
• Good understanding of risk, governance and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO).
• Experience participating in or leading audits and assessments from planning through reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Interest in leveraging data, technology and emerging tools to improve audit effectiveness.
• Experience with Data Analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau or similar) is highly valued.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled solutions, automation, scripting or programming (Python, SQL, Power Platform, etc.) is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA or equivalent are valued.

Brisa Group is leading the way to your future, join us!