Lead Corporate Internal Auditor

MSC Mediterranean
Shipping Company SA is a global
leader in shipping and logistics, present in 155 countries and facilitating
international trade across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organization driven by the Aponte family.
From a one-vessel operation to the world’s largest shipping and logistics
company, MSC is committed to people with passion, creativity, and a drive to
make a difference.

Do you recognize
yourself? Join MSC and become part of our global family!

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Lead
Internal Auditor with proven expertise in the shipping
industry to lead and execute internal audit assignments across MSC’s
global operations. This role involves assessing performance, operational,
financial, and compliance risks, and providing strategic recommendations to
enhance internal controls and business processes.

You will collaborate
with senior stakeholders across HQ and local entities, ensuring the highest
professional standards and audit methodologies are applied consistently.

YOUR IMPACT

As Lead Internal
Auditor, you will:

• Lead the planning,
  execution, and reporting of internal audit missions, both on-site and
  remotely.
  
• Conduct pre-audit
  risk assessments and define audit scopes aligned with business objectives.
  
• Apply
  international audit standards and MSC’s internal audit methodology to
  assess controls and identify risks.
  
• Present and
  discuss audit findings with senior management and business owners,
  proposing impactful remedial actions.
  
• Oversee the
  follow-up of audit recommendations and support entities in implementing
  corrective measures.
  
• Mentor and guide
  junior auditors, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  
• Contribute to the
  development of audit programs and methodologies, identifying emerging
  risks and industry trends.
  
• Manage ad-hoc
  audit projects and provide strategic input to Internal Audit leadership.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Master’s degree in
  Auditing, Corporate Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 5 years of
  internal audit experience,
  ideally in a global B2B environment, with prior external audit exposure.
  
• Proven experience
  in the shipping industry is mandatory.
  
• Strong
  understanding of international auditing standards and risk management
  frameworks.
  
• Excellent
  analytical skills and attention to detail.
  
• Advanced
  proficiency in Excel, MS Office, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and data
  analysis tools.
  
• Fluent in English;
  additional languages are a plus.
  
• Strong
  communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated
  leadership, integrity, and ability to work independently under pressure.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
  
• Full Time.
  
• Starting ASAP.
  
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel internationally (~40%).
  
• EU
  citizenship or valid Swiss work permit (B or C) required.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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