Internal Auditor 100%
Lonza AG — 4002 Basel (BS), Switzerland. Position is permanent, full‑time (100%). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families if needed.
We are looking for a highly motivated auditor or audit manager to support or lead internal audit assignments within the Lonza Group, with a view toward building a line‑management career. The role is primarily based on site, with a flexible allowance to work remotely for up to 20% of the time on a case‑by‑case basis.
What you will get:
* An agile career and dynamic working culture
* An inclusive and ethical workplace
* A variety of benefits tailored to your locality (access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits)
What you will do:
Deliver and lead internal audit engagements by planning, executing, and reporting on assigned audits; manage complex reviews, including consulting/advisory assignments, special projects, and strategic initiatives across operational areas.
Collaborate and lead effectively within audit teams by supporting colleagues as an auditor and, when acting as a team lead, coaching, supervising, and developing team members and external specialists throughout engagements.
Communicate audit outcomes with impact by presenting results to stakeholders and producing clear, concise reports that articulate key findings, root causes, and associated risks.
Enhance audit effectiveness through data and technology by partnering with internal experts to leverage data analytics and SAP configuration reviews, and contributing to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and processes.
Engage with stakeholders across the organization to promote best practices, and drive the standardization and harmonisation of processes and controls in collaboration with global process owners.
Monitor and report on issue remediation by following up on audit recommendations and supporting transparent reporting of open and overdue actions to senior management.
Drive continuous improvement within Internal Audit by leading initiatives and contributing to broader projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and value of the function.
What we are looking for:
* Master’s degree preferably in finance or accounting (a degree in chemistry or a related field is also welcomed)
* 3+ years of internal audit experience, complemented by hands‑on experience in operations or project delivery (e.g., project management with a solid understanding of governance and execution risks)
* Very experienced in executing assignments in compliance with international auditing standards; excellent understanding of standard business processes such as S2P, OTC, R2R with solid know‑how of SAP
* Excellent command of written and spoken English
* Passionate about leveraging AI and digital tools; knowledge of ETL concepts and familiarity with SQL, Python programming and/or Power BI dashboards is a plus
* Good analytical, risk‑focused, target and deadline oriented, result‑driven, and solution‑developer skills; motivated self‑starter
Employment details
* Work location: 4002 Basel (BS)
* Workload: 100%
* Employment start: By agreement
* Employment duration: Permanent
About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity guide how we work together. Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
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