Senior Manager Group Internal Audit (80-100%), (m/f/d)

About Us

Accelleron is at the forefront of driving sustainability in the marine and energy sectors, recognized as a global leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, we proudly serve clients in over 100 locations across more than 50 countries. Our team of 3,000 dedicated employees is committed to delivering exceptional products, services, and solutions that are essential for the energy transition. We embrace a culture of innovation and excellence in an exciting international environment, where we support our clients in transitioning toward sustainable industries through advanced technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos, and we celebrate individual differences as our strength.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, risk-based internal audits across global manufacturing sites, service operations, and corporate functions.
• Oversee end-to-end audit engagements, including scoping, planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operations, and compliance.
• Identify systemic control weaknesses, root causes, and value-adding improvement opportunities.
• Contribute significantly to enterprise risk assessments and the development of the annual audit plan.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on risk mitigation, control design, and process improvements.
• Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports and key messages to senior management and governance bodies.
• Monitor remediation actions and ensure timely and effective closure of audit findings.
• Manage, coach, and develop internal audit team members, including performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodology, tools, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – required.
• Minimum 9 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, external audit, or consulting.
• Proven leadership experience managing audit teams or complex, multi-location audit engagements.
• Strong experience in global industrial, manufacturing, or service environments.
• In-depth knowledge of internal control frameworks, enterprise risk management, and governance.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Engineering).
• Additional professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CRMA, or CISA.
• Experience presenting to senior management, Audit Committees, or Boards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chains, and aftermarket/service business models.
• ERP and data analytics experience (e.g., S4 Hana Public Cloud).
• German language skills.
• Experience in transformation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Benefits

• Attractive compensation.
• International and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible Working Model and Remote Work Policy.
• Training offerings in-house.
• Office easily reachable due to excellent public transportation links.
• Global parental leave program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Canteen.

For more information on Accelleron, please visit our website at accelleron.com.

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