Head of Corporate Audit (80-100%)

Skyguide provides air navigation services in Switzerland and parts of neighbouring countries. With around 1500 employees from more than 30 nations, we are pursuing an ambitious innovation strategy that is based on a strong safety and learning culture. We are guided by four values: "We team up to succeed", "We drive innovation", "We own what we do" and, finally, "We create great customer value".
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Location: Wangen b. Düb. &/or Geneva 
When: 1 January 2027 

Internal Auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of Skyguide.
As a key driver of our governance framework, you will shape and strengthen an effective governance, risk, and control environment across the organisation. Working closely with the Finance & Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, you will play a key role in advancing sustainable corporate governance.

• Developing and delivering the annual, risk?based audit plan, and presenting it to the Executive Board and the Finance & Audit Committee
• Providing strategic and managerial leadership to the Corporate Audit team, ensuring strong capabilities and continuous professional development
• Evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk, and control processes across all business areas, providing insights and identifying opportunities to enhance performance and resilience
• Ensuring strong alignment of Internal Audit activities with other control functions, including Risk Management, Controlling, External Audit and Legal & Compliance
• Acting as the primary point of contact for audits conducted by regulatory authorities and coordinating cross?border audit activities within the IntACT audit network (FABEC)
• Leading and conducting internal audits in alignment with IPPF standards, including the preparation of clear, actionable reports for Executive Management and the Board of Directors
• Maintaining an effective, high?quality audit organisation by fostering expertise, methodological excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Continuously evolving our audit methodologies, leveraging modern auditing approaches to ensure a forward-looking, impactful, and value-adding function

• University degree, CIA or CPA certification is required, and aviation industry experience is an advantage
• Experience in Internal Audit, complemented by project management skills, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and capabilities
• Proven experience collaborating effectively with Executive Management and Board?level stakeholders, while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusive dialogue
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly and confidently to audiences at all organisational levels
• High level of assertiveness and the ability to align and persuade others toward shared objectives — even in challenging situations — while maintaining respect and fairness
• Results?driven and confident personality with a collaborative, partnership?oriented working style that supports an equitable and open team culture
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, paired with a structured, solution?focused mindset and the ability to consider diverse viewpoints in decision?making
• Excellent command of either German or French, along with strong English skills, enabling effective communication across diverse teams and stakeholders

What we offer:
We offer flexible working options, depending on the role, and a competitive salary with attractive working conditions and numerous fringe benefits. Our employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support their growth and development. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, bringing together people of different identities and backgrounds.