Position Overview

An international construction company with projects primarily across Africa is seeking an Internal Auditor to join its Madrid headquarters. Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager , the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group's Internal Audit function.

This position combines involvement in the design and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, policies, and procedures with hands-on responsibility for planning and executing audits. The idóneo candidate will bring proven internal audit experience, strong autonomy in fieldwork execution, and the ability to operate effectively in international and multicultural environments, collaborating with project teams and local stakeholders across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Internal Audit Manager in the development and continuous enhancement of the internal audit methodology, policies, risk-based annual audit plan, templates, and reporting standards.
- Contribute to the organization's risk assessment activities, with particular focus on construction projects, procurement processes, subcontractor management, and operations across African countries.
- Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits with a high degree of day-to-day autonomy.
- Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, aligning audit activities with recognized frameworks such as COSO and applicable local regulations.
- Identify fraud and compliance risks, particularly those associated with construction projects in emerging markets.
- Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports, providing regular updates on findings, risks, and project status to management.




- Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans and the remediation of audit findings.
- Build effective working relationships with project, procurement, finance, and legal teams in Madrid and across subsidiaries and project sites.
- Travel regularly to countries where the company maintains active operations and projects.

Requirements.

Education.

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Languages.

- Native or fluent Spanish (required).
- Advanced/fluent English (required and essential for collaboration with international teams).
- French and/or Portuguese would be highly valued due to the company's significant presence in Francophone and Lusophone African countries.

Experience.

- 5 to 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, or risk management.

Particular consideration will be given to candidates with:

- Previous experience in the construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based industries.
- Experience working in international or multinational environments, particularly in emerging markets or Africa.
- Experience establishing, designing, or implementing an internal audit function, rather than solely executing an existing audit plan

Technical Skills.

- Strong understanding of the COSO Internal Control Framework.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI and Power Query.




- Familiarity with generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar solutions for data analysis, audit reporting, and audit process automation is desirable.

Key Competencies.

- Strong ability to work independently and manage audit fieldwork while maintaining effective communication with management.
- Critical thinking and sound professional judgment to plan and execute audits with limited supervision.
- High ethical standards, discretion, and confidence in communicating sensitive findings.
- Cultural awareness and adaptability to work effectively with local teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across diverse international environments.
- Willingness and availability to travel internationally, including visits to active construction sites.

Preferred Qualifications.

- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CCSA, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting the establishment or start-up of internal control, audit, compliance, or governance functions.
- Experience applying data analytics and artificial intelligence tools within audit activities, such as anomaly detection, large-scale invoice analysis, or contract reviews

What we offer.

- Location: Madrid, Spain (Corporate Headquarters).
- Work Model: On-site with flexibility for one remote working day per week.
- Compensation: Competitive salary package.
- Reporting Line: Internal Audit Manager.
- International Exposure: Regular travel to countries where the Group operates active projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing Internal Audit function within a dynamic international construction group operating across multiple African markets

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