Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

Ready to move beyond routine audits and take on high‑impact work across a complex international business? This senior internal audit position is based in Lisbon and will help influence decision‑making and strengthen operations throughout a global organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex audits across international operations, identifying financial, operational and compliance risks.
• Deliver clear, data‑driven recommendations to senior stakeholders and support the development of effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple countries and functions to strengthen governance, risk management and internal control environments.
• Use analytics and digital tools to bring a modern, agile approach to internal audit.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of audit methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Support and share knowledge with other members of the international audit team.

Required profile

• A degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• A recognised professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or CISA.
• Strong experience within audit, finance, accounting or a related commercial environment, with solid understanding of accounting principles, risk and internal controls.
• Previous Big 4 experience is advantageous.
• Proactive, internationally‑minded approach and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to, and occasionally over, 50 % of months.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Required skills

• Tableau
• Alteryx