Senior Internal Audit Manager

Barcelona, hybrid, ~30% global travel

As Senior Internal Audit Manager at Sonova, you will play a key role in strengthening risk management, internal controls, and compliance across our global organization. You will provide independent, objective assurance and practical insights that support better decision-making, stronger operations, and continuous improvement.

The team works across all Sonova departments and Group Companies, reviewing a wide range of areas including Finance, HR, Supply Chain, IT, and other key business processes.

Your responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and oversee risk-based audits across Sonova’s headquarters and Group Companies, covering business processes, projects, systems, and key operational areas

• Assess key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and mitigation activities

• Review financial, operational, and management controls for reliability, effectiveness, and compliance

• Evaluate the protection of company assets, IT security, regulatory compliance, and alignment of business processes with Sonova’s strategic objectives

• Draft and finalize clear audit reports with practical, actionable recommendations for management and Internal Audit leadership

• Follow up on agreed remediation actions, helping ensure timely resolution and preventing repeat findings

• Support special projects and the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, knowledge sharing, and best practices

What you bring

• A university degree in Business Administration, IT, or a comparable field

• Extensive internal audit experience, ideally gained within a Big 4 firm or an international medical device, manufacturing, or distribution environment

• Proven experience independently planning and conducting process and system audits

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, control environments, risk management, and compliance

• Experience in project management and leading audit engagements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact constructively with stakeholders at different levels

• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA) is a plus

More about what we offer

This is a highly visible global role with exposure to a broad range of business topics, and international teams. You will have the independence to speak up, challenge constructively, and help shape meaningful improvements across the organization. 

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.
We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans. #LI-NB1