Senior Internal Auditor

Kpp Search Ltd; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lisbon Global Audit is seeking an experienced internal auditor to join our international team in Lisbon. You will plan and execute audits across global operations, identifying risks and delivering data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in multiple countries, leveraging analytics and modern tools to strengthen governance and internal controls while contributing to evolving audit methodologies.

Qualifications

• A degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• A recognised professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or CISA.
• Strong experience within audit, finance, accounting or a related commercial environment, with a solid understanding of accounting principles, risk and internal controls.
• Experience using data analytics or visualisation tools such as Tableau or Alteryx is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex audits across international operations, identifying financial, operational and compliance risks.
• Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders and support the development of effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple countries and functions to strengthen governance, risk management and internal control environments.
• Use analytics and digital tools to bring a modern, agile approach to internal audit.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of audit methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Support and share knowledge with other members of the international audit team.

Skills

Data analytics

Auditing experience

Cross-border collaboration

Risk management

Education

Degree in finance, accounting or related discipline

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA qualification

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Ready to move beyond routine audits and take on high-impact work across a complex international business? This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive internal audit function based in Lisbon, where your insights will help influence decision-making and strengthen operations across a global organisation. You'll join an internationally focused team that looks beyond traditional assurance, with a strong emphasis on value creation, continuous improvement and the use of data and technology within audit.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute complex audits across international operations, identifying financial, operational and compliance risks. Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders and support the development of effective risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with teams across multiple countries and functions to strengthen governance, risk management and internal control environments. Use analytics and digital tools to bring a modern, agile approach to internal audit. Contribute to the ongoing development of audit methodologies, tools and best practices. Support and share knowledge with other members of the international audit team.

Key Requirements

A degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. A recognised professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or CISA. Strong experience within audit, finance, accounting or a related commercial environment, with a solid understanding of accounting principles, risk and internal controls. Previous Big 4 experience would be advantageous. Experience using data analytics or visualisation tools such as Tableau or Alteryx is highly valued. A proactive, internationally minded approach and a commitment to continuous learning. Willingness to travel internationally up to, and occasionally over, 50% of your months.