Global Group Audit Expert/ Coordinator of External Audit

What you’ll do:

• Oversee planning, communication, and delivery of audits in all regions
• Drive process standardization and risk management improvements
• Act as the main point of contact for the Group Auditor and internal finance stakeholders
• Be the go-to expert during financial consolidation reviews
• Provide strategic updates to senior management and influence how audits are run worldwide

• Own the relationship with external auditors (Big4) across all regions. 

• Standardize and elevate audit processes using data, risk insights, and technology.

• Partner with finance, consolidation, and internal teams to improve audit readiness and response.

• Guide, coordinate, and support regional audit teams – build a strong, globally aligned audit culture.
• Report findings, gaps, and opportunities to senior management and drive action.

Some other activities:

• Understand issue(s), provide requirements, feedback or findings to the appropriate divisions or functions
• Communicate with the responding operational area to obtain detailed responses to audit findings
• Develops an appropriate understanding of the audit points raised and can work with relevant teams when required to provide additional support in responding to auditors
• Will work with group and statutory auditors to provide an analysis of the audit findings and responses, mitigation and understanding of the audit findings and work with the consolidation team and auditors when checking the consolidation results
• Review and evaluate responsiveness and comprehensiveness of replies. To the extent possible, ensure responses are received on a timely basis
• Prepare follow-up documents, as necessary, before   submission to the auditors
• Obtain, review, and prepare audit responses for inclusion in draft and final reports
• Review audit findings with appropriate management to ensure accuracy
• Perform follow-up activities related to audits/reviews and special projects including ensuring corrective action has been completed
• Working together with the Office of Value Creation and Change on responding to Management Letter points raised by the auditors in the final audit
• Perform subsequent follow-up reviews related to audit findings to ensure that the Company has successfully and consistently implemented corrective actions.
• Weekly update reports for senior management including findings and observations of key items for improvement
• Using analytical and problem resolution skills, apply Continuous Quality Improvement principles to system, divisional, data and other relevant problems impacting audit and reporting requirements or performance

What we’re looking for:

• Background in external audit (Big4) and/or internal audit or finance transformation in a multinational setting min. 5 years
• A degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• CPA / ACCA / ACA - GAAP  or equivalent qualification is a plus, not a must! Comprehensive finance/accounting knowledge is a big plus.
• Knowledge of audit cycles, and cross-border coordination

• Experience with tools like SAP, HFM, and audit software a plus
• Strong communication skills – able to talk audit with both CFOs and regional audit coordinators/operations
• Strong project management skills and organization
• Critical thinking
• Independent, able to operate without "handbooks", and daily guidance, able to make decisions

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to apply a structure and organizational authority to the completion of audits and prioritization of actions
• Ability to organize large amounts of data and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to apply innovation and creativity to problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with all levels of management while working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills and PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English C1 is a must

🧩 Why this is rare? Roles like this don’t appear often in Slovakia.

• True global reach – across all continents
• High visibility to top management
• A chance to influence how external audits are run – not just follow the process
• Flexibility and hybrid work culture within an innovation-driven company

🌟 Modern, inclusive culture – Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.