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Chief audit executive (F/H)

Paris-1er-Arrondissement, Île-de-France Permanent View Job Description
The Chief Audit Executive will oversee the internal audit function, ensuring compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency within the Technology & Telecoms industry. Based in Düsseldorf, this role requires strategic oversight and expertise in audit practices.
  • Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE) F/H - International Transformation Mandate
  • Leading Global Technology & Telecommunications Group

About Our Client

A company within the Technology & Telecoms industry

Job Description

PresentationThe Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE) F/H will play a strategic role in the continued development of a global internal audit organisation. Working closely with leadership, the Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE) F/H will contribute to strengthening governance frameworks and audit effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support the transformation and expansion of the global internal audit organisation.
  • Strengthen governance, internal control and risk management frameworks.
  • Introduce and promote leading audit methodologies and professional standards.
  • Enhance audit planning, execution and reporting capabilities.
  • Contribute to compliance, ethics and control environment improvement initiatives.
  • Assess strategic, operational, financial and technology-related risks.
  • Develop consistent audit approaches across business units and regions.
  • Collaborate with governance bodies and stakeholders.
  • Promote innovation, efficiency and data-driven audit practices.
  • Support organisational growth and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Contribute expertise within the Telecommunications sector and complex global operating environments.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across international audit teams.
  • Support risk oversight activities covering operations within the Telecommunications sector.



The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE) F/H role demonstrates recognised expertise in internal audit, governance, compliance, internal control and enterprise risk management. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and transformation capabilities are essential. Experience operating within complex international organisations and collaborating with decision-makers is highly valued. The Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE) F/H will bring an inclusive leadership approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation package from €500,000+
  • Strategic executive-level responsibilities
  • International scope and high organisational visibility
  • Collaboration with leadership and governance bodies
  • Opportunity to influence a large-scale transformation programme
  • Potential location flexibility following the initial onboarding phase
  • Dynamic, inclusive and collaborative working environment
  • If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Contact
Aurore Poumette
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JN-072026-7067012

Job summary

Function
Board Level
Subsector
Board Level Subsector
Industry
Technology Media & Telecoms
Location
Paris-1er-Arrondissement
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aurore Poumette
Job reference
JN-072026-7067012
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