Internal Audit Manager

Purpose of the job

Internal Audit & Risk Vision
•    We strive to be a trusted and effective assurance function that delivers meaningful value to Sonova and its stakeholders, taking a risk based approach in balancing breadth and focus in any assignments

Internal Audit & Risk Mission
•    Support the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibility through reliable and objective assurance
•    Improve coordination between internal assurance functions, external auditors, and other key stakeholders to optimize risk management and compliance
•    Provide independent insights and consulting services that help strengthen operations, controls, and decision-making
•    Act as a collaborative business partner, working with teams to add value and improve processes. 
•    Serve as a platform for talent development, helping individuals grow within Sonova
•    Continuously adapt and evolve in line with Sonova’s strategy and business needs

•    Plan, lead, and execute internal audit projects to assess and improve risk management, internal controls, and compliance
•    Build and maintain constructive relationships with audited entities, driving for a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
•    Draft and finalize internal audit reports, ensuring clear and actionable recommendations for management and Internal Audit Leadership
•    Drive accountability of audited entities to avoid delayed remediation of or repeat findings 
•    Support senior leadership in reporting to the Audit Committee, contributing to special projects, enhancing audit methodology, and drafting the annual audit plan
•    Strengthen audit outputs, capabilities and knowledge sharing by having a coaching mindset (and on the flipside being open to being coached), by and for team members, guest auditors, and co-sourced individuals or teams

Tasks & Responsibilities

Internal Audit
•    Contribute to risk assessments and the development of the Annual Audit Plan
•    Plan, conduct, and oversee internal audits across group companies and Sonova headquarters, covering processes, projects, and key business areas
•    Perform independent reviews to assess:
•    Key business risks and the effectiveness of risk management or mitigation processes
•    Financial, management, and operational controls for reliability and compliance
•    Protection of Sonova assets, IT security, and regulatory compliance.
•    Operational efficiency and business process alignment with Sonova’s strategic objectives
•    Document and report audit findings to management and the Audit Committee
•    Follow up on agreed actions, driving for timely resolution and accountability
•    Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across the organization
•    Support the continuous improvement of audit processes, integrating as applicable new tools and techniques
•    Take on special projects or assignments as requested vy the VP Internal Audit and Risk from time to time

Your profile:

•    University Degree in Business Administration, IT or equivalent. Nice to have CPA and/or CIA/CISA certification.
•    Several years of experience in internal audit. ideally in a Big4 or in a medical device, manufacturing and distribution business environment
•    Independently planned and performed process and system audits
•    Experience in assessing internal controls and control environment 
•    Experience in project manaqement
•    Work experience in an international environment
•    Ability and willingness to travel
•    Fluent in English

•    Excellent communication skills (verbally and in writing)
•    Ability to adjust to changing environments and business issues
•    Comfortable both working independently as well as part of a trusting and empowering team
•    Curiosity to grow self 
•    Team-oriented
•    Ability to drive positive interactions even in difficult situations with management and staff at various levels and with different cultural backgrounds
•    Emotional Intelligence
•    Straight forwardness
•    Positive can do mindset
•    Ability to lead projects
•    Analytical skills
•    Systematic approach
•    Risk and process oriented audit approach 
•    MS office applications and understanding of General IT and application controls