Safilo is a global player in the eyewear industry that has been creating, producing, and distributing for over 90 years sunglasses, prescription frames, outdoor eyewear, goggles and helmets. Thanks to a data-driven approach, Safilo goes beyond the traditional boundaries of the eyewear industry.

Guided by its purpose, See the world at its best, Safilo is leading its Group legacy, founded on innovation and responsibility, onwards towards the future.

We are looking for a smart and proactive Internal Auditor to join the Global Internal Audit Team based in Padua HQ: the resource will work in the international context in which Safilo operates, the perfect position and environment to acquire further knowledge and experience on business processes. The role requires travelling approximately 30% of the time, mostly internationally, and for the remaining part a hybrid working model is offered.

The Internal Auditor will support the Global Internal Audit Team in the assurance and consulting activities regarding the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s Internal Control and Risk Management System.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Team, performing analysis and testing activities related to operational and compliance audit engagements, with respect for given deadlines, documenting the work done in line with audit methodologies;
• Participating with the Internal Audit Team in performing audit engagements, identification and communication of issues raised gaining progressive autonomy in the execution of the activities;
• Ensuring that audit findings are appropriately documented and formalized in the Working Papers;
• Identifying and proposing actions aimed at improving the effectiveness of the internal control activities;
• Preparation of comprehensive reports that reflects the audit results;
• Monitoring the implementation of the corrective action plan agreed with the Management;
• Execution of the internal testing activities related to Italian Law 262/2005;
• Participating in special projects such as process re-design, due diligences, fraud detection and business ethics analysis;
• Actively participating in training programs to continuously develop technical and managerial competencies.

• University Degree in Economics, Business Administration or Management Engineering; professional certification in auditing or accounting such as CIA and CFSA is a plus.

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the field of auditing, controlling, finance/accounting or business consulting;

• Strong organization skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments;

• Analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and summarize significant amounts of information with attention to details;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and preferably of Data Analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau);
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Proactive attitude to problem solving;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

If you feel ready to take this opportunity, please send your application!