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* You are responsible for the design and implementation of a global internal audit program, including risk management, business continuity, and compliance, and you lead the internal audits.
* You develop and implement an independent department, "Internal Audit," and prospectively lead this department.
* You develop and implement a comprehensive audit strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.
* You conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential exposure and develop audit plans to address them.
* You provide strategic counsel to executive management and the Audit Committee on critical control, ethics, and compliance matters.
* You manage and perform financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits, including their design and documentation.
* You ensure that the organization's operating units comply with the requirements of internal control systems and applicable corporate policies.
* You prepare detailed audit reports, clearly communicating findings and recommendations to senior management and the Management Board at least once a year.
* You follow up on measures in case of findings from audits.
* You review the effectiveness of risk management.
* You support due diligence reviews concerning acquisitions.
* You bring in suggestions concerning the implementation and optimization of processes.
* You drive continued control consciousness and commitment to compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.
* You collaborate with other executives to monitor and assess the design and operation of cost-effective internal controls.
* You build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
* You coordinate the scope, coverage, and execution of internal and external audit plans with independent external auditors.
Your expertise
* You hold a Master's degree.
* You have 10-15 years of business experience, preferably including international exposure.
* You possess experience in auditing, risk management, compliance, controlling, or consultancy focused on business or risk processes.
* You have profound knowledge of auditing common ERP systems, such as SAP.
* You demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills, as well as a solution-oriented approach tocross-divisional thinking.
* You have the ability to build strong relationships and trust with the Board, leadership, and business process owners.
* You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities.
* You are willing to travel internationally on a project-by- project basis.
* You are fluent in English and have very good German language proficiency.
Your Benefits At Eppendorf
* Your work is meaningful. Together we contribute to improve human living conditions.
* We offer you creative freedom with a strong, international premium brand in the life science industry.
* You will receive a competitive salary, as well as a profit share in the company's success.
* Furthermore we offer 30 paid holiday days per year as well as special company-regulated leave days.
* With our flextime framework you can plan your working hours individually and create a work-life balance on your own terms.
* With us, you also get the opportunity to work part of your working hours on a mobile basis throughout Germany to fit your unique life situation.
* We offer you a wide range of social benefits, such as company pension scheme, company sports, JobRad, subsidised public transport and Corporate Benefits.
* Continuous professional development opportunities to grow both personally and professionally are included as well. Our opportunities range from a variety of training courses, participation in conferences and access to learning platforms.
* With us, you will find a colourful, cosmopolitan and appreciative working environment with always up-to-date technologies, methods and tools in an environment that also invites networking.