Head of Internal Audit

Tele2 Austria; Kista; On-site; SEK 702,905 - 890,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role with direct Board exposure

Dynamic international work environment

Opportunity to impact governance and risk culture

Job summary

Tele2 Austria is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead oversight of risk management and governance across the organization. This role includes managing audits, developing risk-based plans, and advising on compliance matters.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in audit, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills, including proficiency in English. Tele2 promotes a values-driven culture, focusing on collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit work across Tele2 Group including subsidiaries.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits.
• Report audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor on risk, control, and governance.
• Lead investigations into suspected fraud or misconduct.
• Responsible for annual strategic risk review.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Written and verbal English skills

Knowledge of Swedish

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

CIA or CISA certification

Other professional certifications like CPA, ACA/ACCA

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to lead Tele2's internal audit function. Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the EVP of Corporate Affairs.

You will be responsible for providing independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across the Tele2 Group.

Tele2 internal audit currently consists of one FTE, with the possibility of expanding the team by one additional FTE in the future. The function currently operates under a co-sourcing model with significant support from external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the internal audit work across the Tele2 Group, including subsidiaries in Sweden and the Baltic region.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Report audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to the Audit Committee and senior management.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business on risk, control, and governance topics.
• Responsible for the annual strategic risk review.
• Lead or support investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control failures.

Your Profile

• We believe you have at least 5 years of experience in internal/external audit, alongside the ability to lead project teams.
• Experience from a publicly listed company or Big 4 / top-tier consulting firm strongly preferred.
• A background in telecom, technology, or a similarly complex and regulated industry is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance.

Skills and competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence at the Board level.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and follow-up on audit findings.
• Experience with data analytics and audit technology tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required; Swedish is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is highly desirable. Other relevant professional certifications (e.g. CPA, ACA/ACCA) are also valued.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with direct Board-level exposure at a Nasdaq-listed Nordic operator.
• A dynamic, international working environment with colleagues across Sweden and the Baltics.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on governance and risk culture across the Group.

Why Tele2

A culture of natural born challengers – At Tele2 we don’t just do things the traditional way. We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create smarter and more valuable solutions for our customers. You will be part of a culture that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration, where new ideas are welcomed and everyone’s contribution matters.

Inclusive and supportive environment – We believe in fostering a creative and flexible workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we strive to create an environment where people feel welcome, respected and supported in growing both personally and professionally.

A sustainability challenger – We are proud that Tele2 has been recognised as Europe’s Climate Leader by the Financial Times and named as Sweden’s most sustainable company by Time Magazine and Statista, reflecting our strong commitment to reduce emissions, transparency and long-term climate goals. Our efforts focus on three areas where we can make the biggest difference: advancing a circular economy, combating climate change, and protecting children online. By embedding these focus areas into how we operate and innovate, we aim to create positive impact for people, planet and profit.

Interest and application

We look forward to receiving your application! We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your CV in English via the Tele2 careers page.

If you have any specific questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact TA specialist: [e-mail]

Please note that in compliance with personal data management regulations (GDPR), we are unable to accept CVs via email.

As a step in the recruitment process, Tele2 performs a background check on final candidates.