Senior Auditor

<h2>Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.</h2><p>As a <strong>global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries</strong>, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing <strong>sustainable solutions for a better future</strong>.</p><p><strong>Knauf Information Services GmbH </strong>is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.</p><p>Join us as a <strong>Senior Auditor in Katowice, Poland </strong>and become part of our Corporate Audit team, which serves as trusted partner across the organisation. In this role, you will play a key part by actively contributing to all phases of the audit process and providing risk-based objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight throughout the company. </p><p>As a member of our diverse and multicultural Corporate Audit team, located in Iphofen, Katowice, Kuala Lumpur, and the USA, you will collaborate closely with all levels within the audited entities. Your insights and recommendations will help enhance the sustainability, resilience and compliance of processes and support transformation. </p><p> <br/></p><h3>Can you say ‘yes’?</h3><ul> <li>Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?</li> <li>Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?</li> <li>Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?</li> <li>Do you strive for personal and professional growth?</li> </ul><p></p><h3>What you'll do</h3><ul> <li>University degree and the knowledge in a field such as business administration, economics, international business, audit, or a related discipline is required</li> <li>Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent is a plus</li> <li>Thorough knowledge in the areas of commercial and supply chain, including an understanding of the associated risks</li> <li>Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required, preferably in in a multinational environment</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization</li> <li>Understanding of internal auditing standards and practices, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks</li> <li>Good analytical skills and problem-solving abilities with an eagerness to develop further</li> <li>Equally important are strong written and verbal communication</li> <li>Good organizational skills, proactive attitude and hands-on mentality</li> <li>Proficiency in SAP is a benefit</li> <li>Slavic language skills are mandatory, fluent English skills are essential, Russian is a plus</li> <li>Willingness to travel internationally is required with the travel share being less than 30% of the working time</li> </ul><p><br/></p><h3>Who you are</h3><ul> <li>Conduct comprehensive audit engagements: Analyze and assess a variety of business processes across the entire value chain, focusing on compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.</li> <li>Actively contribute to audit preparation: Play a key role in the planning phase and participate in opening meetings to ensure alignment and clarity.</li> <li>Execute audit procedures with precision: Perform audit activities in line with professional standards and internal guidelines and present findings to management together with the audit team.</li> <li>Deliver clear and impactful audit reports: Communicate audit observations in a concise, structured, and easily understandable manner.</li> <li>Drive action and accountability: Ensure that agreed-upon actions are implemented within the established timeline.</li> <li>Foster collaboration: Work closely with local, regional, and group functions to build strong partnerships and ensure alignment.</li> <li>Champion continuous improvement: Support and promote a culture of ongoing enhancement within the Corporate Audit function.</li> </ul><p><br/></p><p></p><h3>What we offer you</h3><p>We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:</p><ul> <li><strong>S</strong><strong>ecurity:</strong> Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business</li> <li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> A wide time window for flexible working and weekly remote days</li> <li><strong>Fitness and health:</strong> Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, private health care, occupational safety, and more</li> <li><strong>Time Savings:</strong> Parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus)</li> <li><strong>Fe