Your mission:

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.

Your tasks:

• 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

What we are looking for:

• 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