Internal Auditor

Job Location: ​Luxembourg​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

For our Global Headquarters, we are looking for an Internal Auditor who will perform business process, compliance and strategic reviews worldwide


In this role, you will take part in a variety of projects across all functions/divisions (manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, sales, etc.) and geographies, in line with the Group Internal Audit methodology and the IIA standards. 
You will become part of our international, multicultural and dynamic Global Internal Audit team, that is centrally based in our Luxembourg HQs and you will report to the Group Internal Audit Manager. 

Main Responsibilities:

As an Internal Auditor in Ferrero, you will deliver risk-based reviews, assessing the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management and Internal Control System and identifying any weaknesses that could prevent the achievement of company’s objectives. 


You will provide continuous support to the team in identifying the key risks to determine the scope of each review and in the preparation of the Audit Planning document.


You will have to guarantee appropriate and clearly documented audit evidence, supporting the audit findings, offering business-focused recommendations to improve internal controls, procedures, systems and business practices. You will have the chance to demonstrate the ability to discuss those findings and liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders across the organization, adopting a customer-focused approach, while ensuring independence and objectivity are maintained.


Last but not least, you will perform follow up reviews to ensure the agreed corrective actions have been implemented, at the same time building and maintaining knowledge of the business.


Thanks to your dedication to continuous learning, you will undergo an extensive onboarding process, shadowing experienced team members to gain valuable insights into our operations. Throughout this immersive experience, our senior team will provide mentorship, ensuring that you gradually build confidence and autonomy in your role.

Who we are looking for:


You will bring your university degree background in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or equivalent and your 2 to 6 years of experience in Operational, Financial and Compliance Audits, advisory activities or risk consulting


Your strong knowledge of multinational Manufacturing/Consumer Products companies and wide visibility on all functions will be very valuable for us. 


You will contribute to the success of the team thanks to your good understanding of business processes, risk management, and audit testing methodology, problem-solving and project management skills.


You carry out internal audit reviews with integrity and accuracy and possess the critical thinking, resilience, and technical competencies to identify and assess risks.


You are an excellent written and oral communicator, enthusiastic about working both individually and as part of a Team, supporting a continuous improvement culture, and adapt in an ever-changing environment. You are willing to travel internationally approximately 30- 40% of your time


Are you ready for this great challenge? Don’t miss the chance to apply! 

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.