CEO-25006 - Senior Internal Auditor

Description
**Permanent contract | Belval**:
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**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

**How will you contribute?**:
Pursuant to Article 7, paragraph 10 of the law of June 7, 2023, amending the law of December 3, 2014, concerning the organization of public research centers, the Board of Directors (BoD) is supported by a secretariat and an Internal Audit Service.

Accordingly, and in line with internal audit standards, the Internal Audit Service at LIST operates as an independent and objective assurance and advisory function. Its purpose is to add value and enhance the operations and overall effectiveness of both the LIST organization and its Board of Directors.

These assignments will cover a wide range of areas, including operational, system, process, financial, and compliance audits. Key responsibilities include planning, executing, reporting, and documenting audit engagements, as well as evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of LIST's internal control framework to provide actionable recommendations.

**Impact and scope of work**
- Contributes to the preparation of the annual internal audit plan.
- Participates in the definition of the perimeter and the work program of the mission.
- Carries out internal audit assurance/strategic/advisory missions planned in the annual audit plan in accordance with the LIST Internal Audit Charter and professional internal audit standards.
- Performs specific non-recurring missions commissioned by the BoD.
- Relay the results to the various LIST governance bodies (BoD, Finance and Audit Committee, CEO, ExCom).

**Knowledge, knowledge-sharing, and mentoring**
- Has strong knowledge of Business Administration, Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, or a similar field obtained through advanced learning combined with experience.
- Is methodical and rigorous, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

**Solution orientation**
- Contributes to enhance internal audit knowledge and participates in the continuous improvement of the internal audit methodologies, processes and procedures.
- Formulates operational and improvement recommendations.
- Conducts follow-up of corrective actions to ensure they have been implemented, reports this follow-up to the various LIST governance bodies.
- Demonstrates confidence, independence, and objectivity in dealing with difficult situations that may arise during an audit.

**Communication and influence**
- Demonstrates permanently the 4 pillars of Internal Audit Ethics code: Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, and Competency.
- Promotes LIST mission, values, and internal codes and rules.
- Communicates and influences parties within and outside of the area regarding audit projects, policies, practices, and procedures under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit.
- Comfortable working with all levels of the organization and has excellent verbal and written skills in English and French.

**Education**
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management or a similar field

**Experience and skills**
- Proven professional experience (6/7 years minimum) as an internal auditor
- Professional certification such as CIA would be considered as an asset
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, highly trustworthy, attention to detail and ethical

**Language skills**
- Very Good level both written and spoken English and French.

**Your LIST benefits**:

- An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
- Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
- Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
- An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
- Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
- Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
- Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions
- Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
- 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
- Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers
- A motivation letter oriented towards the position a