Senior Auditor

Role Overview

The Senior Auditor is a high-impact position within Group Internal Audit, serving as a critical assurance function for the CEO and the Group Board Audit Committee. This role is responsible for leading and executing risk-based internal audits across Holcim’s global entities and functions, ensuring internal controls are effective and promoting operational efficiency. Furthermore, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving internal knowledge development and sharing within the audit team to ensure continuous alignment with the Group's evolving business landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute end-to-end risk-based internal audits globally, from planning through verification, adhering strictly to Group Internal Audit methodologies.
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of internal controls and business process performance against Group standards, providing objective assurance and formal recommendations for improvement.
• Drive specialized knowledge development by creating and maintaining Audit Guides and knowledge databases for assigned business processes or technical domains.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by training internal audit teams, sharing critical findings from missions, and providing technical advice on your area of expertise.
• Champion Health & Safety (H&S) by acting as a personal role model in all assignments and regularly auditing compliance with H&S standards across the Group.
• Engage key stakeholders at Group and local levels to expand Internal Audit's knowledge base and support management during the reporting and action plan follow-up phases.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Mandatory 8+ years of professional experience. Sound knowledge of the Group's businesses and operations is a significant advantage.
• University Education in Finance field or equivalent degree.
• Strong analytical skills are mandatory, plus expertise in at least one domain: deep Group operations/process knowledge, Finance & Accounting, External/Internal Audit, or Technical industrial skills.
• Must demonstrate high Integrity, Objectivity, and Independence. Requires strong diplomacy, courage, strategic risk evaluation skills, and a clear Result Orientation.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; another language (German, Spanish, French) is a plus.
• International travel 18 - 23 weeks annually.