Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbHis proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Join us as an Audit Manager in Katowice, Poland. You will play a key role by leading audits by actively contributing to all phases of the audit process and providing risk-based objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight throughout the organization.

As a member of our diverse and multicultural Corporate Audit team, located in Iphofen, Katowice, Kuala Lumpur, and the USA, you will collaborate closely with all levels within the audited entities. Your insights and recommendations will help enhance the sustainability, resilience and compliance of processes and support transformation.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What youll do

• University degree and the knowledge in a field such as business administration, economics, international business, audit, or a related discipline is required
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent is a plus
• Thorough knowledge in the areas of commercial and supply chain, or alternatively manufacturing and procurement, including an understanding of the associated risks
• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience is required, including at least five years in internal auditing, preferably in a multinational environment
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within the Corporate Audit function
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
• Strong understanding of internal auditing standards and practices, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities are essential in addition to understanding complex issues, being able to interpret data and making informed decisions
• Equally important are strong written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in SAP is a benefit
• Slavic language skills are mandatory, fluent English skills are essential, Russian is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally is required with the travel share being less than 30% of the working time.

Who you are

• Lead with purpose: Take ownership of audit engagements, guiding the process from preparation and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.
• Analyze and assess: Evaluate a variety of business processes along the entire value chain, focusing on compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Deliver impactful results: Present audit findings to management in collaboration with the audit team, providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate globally: Work closely with local, regional, and group functions to ensure alignment and foster strong partnerships.
• Inspire and mentor: Provide direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to the audit team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement: Promote a culture of innovation and ongoing enhancement within the Corporate Audit function.

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
• Flexibility: A wide time window for flexible working and weekly remote days
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, private health care, occupational safety, and more
• Time Savings:Parking and direct access to public transport (train, bus)
• Feel Approach: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events
  
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
• Inspiring work environment: Our nicely designed office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbHis a key driver of the KNAUF Groups global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.