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Senior IT Audit Lead

  • Competitive
  • Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
A leading multinational company in the manufactury sector is looking for an IT Audit Lead to strengthen its internal audit function.

Operating in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, the company is committed to excellence in IT governance, risk management, and compliance. This is an opportunity to work in an international setting, contribute to high-impact projects, and shape the future of IT audit within a dynamic and diverse culture.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, thrive in agile environments, and want to make a meaningful impact, this role offers the platform to lead with purpose.


What You'll Do:


  • Lead and contribute to complex audit engagements as part of the company’s Corporate Audit Plan.
  • Ensure all audits and advisory engagements align with internal audit standards (IIA, DIIR).
  • Conduct interviews, control tests, and data analyses for assigned topics.
  • Translate findings into clear, concise reports and high-quality working papers.
  • Identify risks and propose improvements for business processes, IT governance, and internal controls.
  • Build strong relationships with auditees and foster a collaborative audit environment.
  • Support internal improvement and digitalization initiatives, including Continuous Auditing and Monitoring.
 

What Makes You a Good Fit:

  • University degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration (with IT focus), or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in a multinational environment (e.g., external auditing, internal audit, IT risk management, information security, or internal controls).
  • Relevant industry certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP) or a willingness to pursue further development.
  • Strong knowledge of IT risk areas (e.g., Cybersecurity, Service Continuity Management, Software Development) and diverse IT infrastructures (cloud computing, OT/ICS environments, SAP, etc.).
  • Familiarity with IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% (including internationally).
 

What’s Offered:

  • Flexible work options (hybrid).
  • Global career growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Wellbeing programs including health and preventive care.
  • Parental leave (gender-neutral, minimum of 8 weeks).
  • Employee share plan with voluntary investment and matching shares.
  • Company pension plan fully funded by the employer.
  • Supplementary care and preventive health insurance.
  • Mobility benefits including bike-sharing and public transport support.
 

 

 

The Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specialises in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Legal and compliance are both global, with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.

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