Job Description

Bei ABB unterstutzen wir Industrien dabei, effizienter und nachhaltiger zu werden. Fortschritt ist bei uns keine Option, sondern selbstverstandlich - fur Sie, Ihr Team und die Welt. Als globaler Marktfuhrer bieten wir Ihnen alles, was Sie brauchen, um diesen Wandel voranzutreiben. Der Weg dorthin ist nicht immer einfach - denn echtes Wachstum erfordert Mut. Aber bei ABB gehen Sie ihn nicht allein. Run what runs the world.


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Head of Internal Audit

The Head of Continuous Auditing is responsible for defining and executing ABB's continuous auditing strategy, leveraging data analytics and automation to deliver timely and risk-based insights. The role enhances the further evolution of continuous auditing capabilities, improving ABB's risk management framework, governance, and regulatory compliance.


The position is based in Zurich and reports directly to the Head of Internal Audit.

Your responsibilities

Define and implement the continuous auditing strategy, roadmap, and operating model in alignment with the Internal Audit Plan. Serve as the subject matter expert on continuous auditing and monitoring. Advise the Head of Internal Audit on coverage optimization, risk prioritization, and the transition from periodic audits to continuous assurance. Integrate continuous auditing outputs into audit planning, reporting, and Audit Committee insights. Support Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee (FACC) reporting requirements. Identify key risks and critical controls suitable for continuous auditing across business processes (finance, operations, compliance, IS). Oversee the development, validation, and maintenance of automated audit tests and dashboards. Analyze large datasets to detect anomalies, trends, control breakdowns, and emerging risks, and interpret results to provide forward-looking risk insights. Assess materiality, severity, and escalation of issues identified through continuous auditing. Encourage risk owners to ensure timely and effective remediation and monitor corrective actions through continuous testing. Ensure continuous auditing activities comply with internal audit methodology and regulatory expectations. Support internal and external quality assessments related to continuous auditing. Manage the development of continuous auditing capabilities, including tools, methodologies, and skills. Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., CSRD, ESG reporting) and adapt the continuous auditing approach accordingly.

Your background

At least 12 years in Audit Management or equivalent operational experience in relevant business roles University degree or equivalent in business administration / economics or engineering Ability to engage, coordinate, and liaise with Senior Management Preferably CIA / CISA / CPA / Quality Audit Assessor Leadership skills and ability to manage teams from different cultures Proficient analytical and IT skills Managerial courage to confront difficult issues with the appropriate response Proficient oral and written communication skills, proficient presentation skills, proficiency in English International business experience Adept skills to manage people and conflicts as well as sound negotiations skills

Join us at ABB to utilize your continuous auditing skills, which will enhance innovation, uphold compliance, and support our mission on a global scale.


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