Internal Audit Manager

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The Internal Audit Manager is a key member of Corporate Audit and Control Systems function, supporting KUKA’s strategy and global operating model through high-quality, efficient internal audits and continuous improvement of internal control systems globally. The Internal Audit Manager leads audit execution, drives audit quality, and contributes to the modernization of audit methodologies and tools. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and data to transform both internal control and internal audit and shape the next phase of innovation in the global robotics and automation industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Execution & Leadership

• Lead and participate in international internal audits across operational, financial, compliance, and IT-adjacent areas.
• Deliver risk-based audit work with strong depth, clarity, and commercial insight.
• Coordinate and review work performed by other auditors in Europe and China hub.

2. Internal Control (incl. CSOX) Testing

• Lead the execution of IC testing (CSOX), including walkthroughs, effectiveness testing, and remediation validation.
• Lead and support the Internal Control related initiatives within the Corporate Audit strategic roadmap.

3. Methodology, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support the modernization of the Corporate Audit methodology aligned to IIA standards.
• Promote data-driven auditing, digital evidence collection, and continuous control monitoring concepts.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across the global team.

4. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with functional leaders in Finance, IT, Operations, and regional management.
• Influence stakeholders constructively and support solution-oriented discussions aligned with audit independence.

What you need to succeed

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related fields.
• 8–10 years of experience in internal audit, or internal control, preferably with Big Four and MNC background.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA (preferred).
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, process risks, ERP systems, and data analytics.
• Experience in executing audits internationally and working across time zones.
• Familiarity with automated controls, system-supported processes, and basic IT general controls.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without formal line responsibility.
• Analytical, structured, and independent thinker with strong risk awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex issues into clear business implications.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural audit environment with willingness to travel globally up to 30%