Senior Internal Auditor (m/f/d)

Senior Internal Auditor (m/f/d)

Advantest

This position requires advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex audits across multiple business units, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Develop risk-based audit plans and methodologies for high-impact areas.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, reviewing work papers and reports for quality and accuracy.

• Analyze business processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior management and assist in developing remediation strategies.

• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and report progress to leadership.

• Act as a subject matter expert on internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve audit procedures, methodologies, and standards to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Support special investigations, advisory projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Stay current on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) required.

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO), risk assessment, and audit methodologies.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in audit tools, data analytics, and ERP systems; experience with continuous auditing techniques is a plus.

• Language Skills: English is a must; additional languages are an advantage.

• Ability to travel <25%

Our offer

• Flexibility: Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence.

• Benefits: Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing).

• Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions.

• Fitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days.

• Security: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations.