Job Description

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, we - through our core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics and AudioNova - develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry. We're looking for Internal Audit Manager to join our team, as well as the support of a talented team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, pioneer with purpose and shape the hearing care of tomorrow. As a internal Audit Manger, you will be responsible to support Head of Internal Audit & Risk in reporting and communication to the Audit Committee, in special projects, in further development of audit methodologyand in annual audit plan preparation Responsibilites Lead, plan and perform internal audit projects Contribute to Internal Audit Risk Assessment and Annual Audit Plan development Conduct Internal Audit assignments according to the annual audit plan and implement audit plan in group company locations as well as for process and project audits at Sonova headquarter, including planning meetings, audit procedures, business review, gathering and analyzing data. Perform independent reviews and evaluations of management operations and activities to: Understand key business risks and review adequacy and effectiveness of processes by which they are identified and managed Apply data analytics, e.g. big data analysis, analytical audit procedures to identify focus areasReview the controls which ensure reliability, consistency and integrity of financial, managerial and operational information Review the means of safeguarding assets and other key resources, including the security of IT systems and applications Review the process and systems established by Management to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have significant impact on operations Provide observations on the economy and efficiency in which resources are acquired and utilized Review business processes and projects to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals Document the results of internal audits Report audit findings to local auditee management, senior management of the group and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Follow-up with business unit controlling on agreed actions and report overdue actions to the Management Board and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Coordinate and proactively communicate findings and observations within the Internal Audit & Risk team Manage and further develop Sonova Internal Audit Guest Auditor Program Enhance best practice sharing within the Sonova Group by maintenance of an internal knowledge and best practice library and related dissemination of information in the Group Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit process and audit methodology by implementation and introduction of audit tools and techniques Requirements: . Degree with a recognised Accountancy qualification (eg: CA/CPA/CIA/CISA). . Qualified accountant, internal auditor, or audit professional with several years post qualification experience. Preferably audit experience in a large accounting practice and working knowledge of manufacturing and distribution businesses. . Good understanding of risk management and internal control, and a well-developed commercial, financial and manufacturing awareness. . Flexible to travel (approximately 50%)