Internal Auditor

As part of our commitment to growth and efficiency, we are currently seeking an Internal Auditor with experience in auditing manufacturing companies to plan and perform financial and operational audits within the AMERICAS region of the Sika group according to the Annual Internal Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Methodology.
Our Corporate Audit department comprises of 11 members, strategically divided into regional hubs – EMEA, APAC, Americas and Corporate.
Analyze business and support processes
Identify and assess risks and controls for the entities/processes in scope.
Contribute to the wrap-up of the field audit (review of auditees’ action plans, field work documentation, team debriefing).
Assist in preparing planning deliverables, incl. audit work programs and appropriate audit methods.
Perform interviews, walk-throughs, sample tests and document field audit results – approx. 10 field audits per year.
Contribute to selective process/system audits on group level as needed (under the lead of the Corporate Internal Audit team)
Contribute to the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program and Knowledge Management
Communicate audit results and recommendations to local management.
Perform as Lead Auditor on rotational basis.
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or willing to certify. Other certifications (CISA, CFE, CPA, ACCA) are an asset.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Audit for an international manufacturing company in combination with External Audit experience at a Big 4.
Sound understanding of internal control concepts and models.
Excellent communication skills (oral and in writing) in English and Spanish. Prior experience in writing audit reports in English. Any other languages are a plus.
Willingness to travel up to 50-70% in the US, Canada, Latin America and occasionally globally
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize and to communicate results in a clear, structured, and concise manner.
Strong knowledge in the use of MS office (Excel).
Experience in an SAP environment and usage of data analytics and AI tools (Co-pilot, etc) are a plus.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid