Head of ContiTech Internal Audit (m/f/diverse) - Executive - REF2148O

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

As Head of ContiTech Internal Audit (m/f/diverse), you will lead the global internal audit function and play a key role in strengthening the organization’s risk management, internal control, and governance framework. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will provide independent assurance, valuable insights, and recommendations that support sustainable business success and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives
• Lead the internal audit team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Prepare and implement an annual audit plan based on risk assessment
• Oversee the execution of audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas
• Ensure audit reports provide actionable recommendations and follow up on remediation activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Advise the Managing Directors and the Executive Management Committee on emerging risks and regulatory requirements
• Provide regular updates on audit findings, risk exposures, and control improvements
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, processes, and tools

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA, or an equivalent qualification
• Extensive professional experience in internal audit, risk management, or related areas, including proven leadership responsibility
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA), risk management principles, and internal control frameworks such as COSO
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, regulatory compliance requirements, and IT-related risks and controls
• Experience leading complex audit engagements and collaborating with senior stakeholders in an international environment
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and dynamic business environments

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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