Global Internal Auditor

Global Internal Auditor (f/m) 100%

The position is based in our head office in Aarburg, Switzerland.

By focusing on financial and operational audit topics, you assist local companies in optimizing their business operations functions and underlying processes, while also contributing to the development of know‑how within the audit team. At the same time, the role involves consistently providing financial and compliance audit assurance services that form the basis of every audit to ensure Franke companies operate within the Group's control frameworks.

• Prepare internal audits, run and manage data analysis during the preparation phase, conduct fieldwork during the worldwide assignments either on‑site or at the head office
• Clearly communicate audit findings, including root causes, risks, and opportunities, through concise, action‑oriented reports and presentations
• Act independently and objectively during on‑site audits, applying a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, in support of the Audit Committee
• Audit and advise Franke's legal entities as well as functional areas with regard to the system of internal controls, assess risks, analyze business improvement potential and advise on the implementation process together with local senior management and central group functions
• Coach other auditors, for example less experienced team members or guest auditors during the audit engagement
• Supervise internal or external guest auditors
• Execute the follow‑up process to ascertain whether actions taken on observations and recommendations remedy the underlying conditions

• Academic background, ideally in a relevant field for the manufacturing and trading industries
• Min. 2 years professional work experience in a relevant function (i.e., external audit, internal audit)
• Open to frequent international travel (up to 50%), with flexibility to accommodate weekend requirements
• Excellent knowledge of English and another language (preferably German, Italian, Spanish)
• Further specialized skills, e.g., certification as CIA, CPA, Six Sigma or in SAP
• Strong ability to analyze, structure, and present complex information clearly, with a balanced view on risk, cost, and business impact

• Flexible working hours
• Home Office
• Easy access from railway station and highway
• Free parking
• At least 5 weeks holiday
• Free coffee drinks from espresso to latte macchiato