Audit Manager Trade (m/f/d)

at  Continental

Your tasks
ContiTrade, the trade organisation of Continental, is operating a wide network of equity and franchise branches. We operate in three regions: APAC, EMEA and the Americas. We are offering products and services around the car & commercial vehicles. In 2022, ContiTrade had a turnover of more than € 1bn and around 6,000 employees.

Join our team! In the function of Audit Manager Trade (m/f/diverse), you are responsible for the following areas:

• Functionally managing the assigned worldwide Trade branch audit team, including the hiring of auditors, giving guidance on methods and best practices, and supporting the organizational development
• Ensuring the application and continuous improvement of worldwide standards for the Trade branch audit processes in accordance with IIA requirements and own quality standards
• Ensuring a detailed branch audit planning to ensure key risks are addressed through risk analysis and discussion with relevant local management
• Aligning interests between the audit team and management throughout the whole audit process
• Ensuring a standardized and regular reporting to management for all countries about audit results
• Consulting in specific operational areas or projects regarding internal controls, fraud and compliance aspects.
• Defining and implementing early warning criteria and systems for an adequate Risk Management. Reviewing the country-wide defined measures to mitigate these risks and define trade-wide measures if necessary
• Defining measures based on fraud cases to strengthen fraud prevention

Your profile

• Academic degree in Business Administration or comparable qualification
• Several years of national and international experience in commercial and financial areas
• Experience in international leadership with remote teams and functions
• Professional experience on retail activities
• Thorough knowledge in compliance and auditing standards
• Business fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Good analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Intercultural sensitivity

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Our offer
We want our employees to do well with us. That’s why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits.
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About us
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

• Functionally managing the assigned worldwide Trade branch audit team, including the hiring of auditors, giving guidance on methods and best practices, and supporting the organizational development
• Ensuring the application and continuous improvement of worldwide standards for the Trade branch audit processes in accordance with IIA requirements and own quality standards
• Ensuring a detailed branch audit planning to ensure key risks are addressed through risk analysis and discussion with relevant local management
• Aligning interests between the audit team and management throughout the whole audit process
• Ensuring a standardized and regular reporting to management for all countries about audit results
• Consulting in specific operational areas or projects regarding internal controls, fraud and compliance aspects.
• Defining and implementing early warning criteria and systems for an adequate Risk Management. Reviewing the country-wide defined measures to mitigate these risks and define trade-wide measures if necessary
• Defining measures based on fraud cases to strengthen fraud preventio