Audit Operations Senior Manager

About the opportunity

The Audit Operations Senior Manager is responsible for the operational policy and support processes of Internal Audit. This role ensures that reporting, data analytics, audit tools, and the organizational framework of the audit function are operated efficiently and continuously developed. The objective is to support the auditing function through a structured data foundation, reliable reporting, and a stable system landscape, while ensuring transparency regarding audit activities and findings.

In this role, you will

Audit Governance & Methodology: Support Maintain and further develop the operational framework of the Internal Audit function, including methodologies, operational standards, and supporting governance processes.

Audit Quality Assurance: Manage the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program in Internal audit

Audit Reporting: Prepare and consolidate quarterly and annual Internal Audit reports for senior management and governance bodies, including analysis of audit coverage, findings, and remediation status.

Audit Data Analytics: Develop and perform data analyses to support audit activities, including trend analysis of findings, risk indicators, and remediation progress.

Audit Systems Administration: Operate and maintain the Internal Audit systems landscape, including administration and continuous improvement of Audimax and the Jira Audit project.

Issue & Findings Monitoring: Oversee the tracking and monitoring of audit findings and remediation measures, ensuring transparency on remediation progress and escalation of delays where necessary.

Audit Process Support: Support auditors with operational aspects of the audit lifecycle, including reporting structures, system usage, and data preparation.

Stakeholder Coordination: Act as central coordination point between Internal Audit, IT, and other control functions regarding audit tools, reporting requirements, and data availability.

Continuous Improvement of Audit Op