internal audit lead

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of

The work we do and the innovation we drive

Our values of share, care a nd dare

A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy

Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role

The Group Senior internal audit lead will report directly to the Group SVP-Internal controls and Transformation and is responsible for independently and objectively evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. This role determines and leads the yearly audit plan, provides assurance to leadership management on the adequacy of the controls, and drives continuous improvements in operational efficiency, compliance and risk mitigation across the Group.

The Group Senior internal audit lead combines hands-on audit execution and strategic input into the annual audit plan.

Key responsibilities

Conduct the annual financial risk assessment of the Group

Develop and execute risk-based annual internal audit plans in collaboration with the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation

Develop risk management policies and procedures and ensure they are communicated and adhered to throughout the organization.

Ensure a continuous review and testing of the internal control framework

Keep abreast of regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management to ensure the company’s risk framework remains current and effective

Lead the planning, determine appropriate testing methodologies, monitor the testing and reporting phases for operational, financial reporting and financial systems IT audits

Draft clear, actionable audits reports summarizing findings, root causes and recommendations

Present the findings to leadership management and process owners at the conclusion of each audit

Support the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation in preparing materials for the Board/Audit committee presentations, and attend these sessions as needed to provide subject-matter expertise.

Define, in collaboration with management, the remediation plans and monitor the tasks up to their conclusions

Support external auditor coordination and review

Requirements, skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master is a plus)

Chartered Accountant (is a must)

Professional certification is a plus: CPA, CIA or equivalent

Strong internal audit/external audit experience (in the big 4 is a plus)

Experience across financial, operational and IT audit domains

Prior experience in management

Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR

Understanding of ERP systems (Oracle, Planful, SuiteProjects Pro, Optro is a plus) and IT general controls

Strong accountability and ownership mindset.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills (English verbal and writing proficiency are a must) and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to run multiple engagements simultaneously

Ability to work with various stakeholders across different locations

Ability to work concurrently in a multi time zones context (CET and EST primarily).

Reliability and trustworthiness.

Proactive thinker.

Ability to lead change, manage complex projects, and prioritize tasks effectively and maintain strong engagement with key stakeholders.

Limited Travel expected

Interactions

This role interacts with

leadership management on global and regional units across the organisation

Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation

Head of Financial reporting

Subject Matter Experts within the organisation

Business applications technical team

External auditors

you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 10+ YEARS of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are

A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo

A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing

Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data

Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role responsibilities

The Group Senior internal audit lead will report directly to the Group SVP-Internal controls and Transformation and is responsible for independently and objectively evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. This role determines and leads the yearly audit plan, provides assurance to leadership management on the adequacy of the controls, and drives continuous improvements in operational efficiency, compliance and risk mitigation across the Group.

The Group Senior internal audit lead combines hands-on audit execution and strategic input into the annual audit plan.

Key responsibilities

Conduct the annual financial risk assessment of the Group

Develop and execute risk-based annual internal audit plans in collaboration with the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation

Develop risk management policies and procedures and ensure they are communicated and adhered to throughout the organization.

Ensure a continuous review and testing of the internal control framework

Keep abreast of regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management to ensure the company’s risk framework remains current and effective

Lead the planning, determine appropriate testing methodologies, monitor the testing and reporting phases for operational, financial reporting and financial systems IT audits

Draft clear, actionable audits reports summarizing findings, root causes and recommendations

Present the findings to leadership management and process owners at the conclusion of each audit

Support the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation in preparing materials for the Board/Audit committee presentations, and attend these sessions as needed to provide subject-matter expertise.

Define, in collaboration with management, the remediation plans and monitor the tasks up to their conclusions

Support external auditor coordination and review

Requirements, skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master is a plus)

Chartered Accountant (is a must)

Professional certification is a plus: CPA, CIA or equivalent

Strong internal audit/external audit experience (in the big 4 is a plus)

Experience across financial, operational and IT audit domains

Prior experience in management

Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR

Understanding of ERP systems (Oracle, Planful, SuiteProjects Pro, Optro is a plus) and IT general controls