Internal Audit Manager (Trade, Industries and Services)
PwC
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:09 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
PwC seeks purpose-led leaders to thrive in a changing world. Join a supportive environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead internal audit teams from planning to reporting for clients.
- Utilize technology and trends to help clients manage risks effectively.
- Coach and motivate your team to discover client needs innovatively.
Skills
- University degree in Business Administration or related field required.
- 5+ years in Internal Audit with a certification; Pharma industry experience is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for team-oriented work.
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To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
Your Impact
- Lead internal audit teams and carry out internal audits from planning to reporting at clients in Switzerland or abroad.
- Leverage technology, identify new trends, take up current topics and advise our clients to help them better manage risks, optimising their business processes and internal controls.
- Lead the planning and execution of engagements; you are hands-on, working.
- Continuously develop your technical know-how and your soft skills through on-and-off-the-job training and acquire in-depth knowledge of a wide range of industries.
- Actively coach your team members and motivate them to contribute ideas and discover clients' needs.
Your Skill Set
- Have a university degree with a focus on Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance and/or Internal Audit.
- More than 5 years of professional experience in Internal Audit and are a Certified Internal Auditor; experience in the Pharma/Life Science industry and/or with industrial companies is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a flair for business development and you enjoy working in a team and customer-oriented environment.
- Experience in leadership and coaching of employees.
- High willingness to learn and develop professionally and personally.
- Excellent German and English communication skills.
About PwC
At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.