Internal Auditor

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products. Build your audit career on a global stage as part of Freudenberg’s Corporate Audit Team. In this collaborative role, you will support operational and financial audits across the Americas and, as needed, internationally. You will gain in depth business knowledge by reviewing policies and procedures, conducting process walkthroughs, analyzing ERP data, performing risk based audit testing, documenting procedures and conclusions in Optro (AuditBoard), and helping teams strengthen controls and improve processes. This opportunity is ideal for an analytical, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, and global environment. Responsibilities Partner with auditors through the full audit lifecycle, supporting the planning and execution of risk and process-based operational and financial audits across domestic and international locations, including information gathering, process walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation of results.Perform operational, financial and business process analyses by reviewing policies and executing audit procedures in high-risk areas; assessing the design, effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of controls; and identifying root causes and opportunities to strengthen business processes.Leverage ERP system (primarily SAP), Excel, and other data analytics tools to extract, analyze, and visualize data, supporting risk-based audit testing and findings, and clear, evidence-based communication with Corporate Audit management and key stakeholders.Prepare clear, comprehensive, and evidence-based audit documentation in Optro (AuditBoard), documenting procedures performed, supporting evidence, control observations, root causes, conclusions, recommendations, and management responses in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and applicable professional standards.Support special projects and audit follow-up activities by gathering evidence, review data, tracking remediation efforts, validating corrective actions, and escalating unresolved issues, while contributing to continuous improvement of audit methodology. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.Relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, controlling, compliance, operations, or process improvement. Experience supporting manufacturing clients or operations is a plus.General knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP, internal control concepts, and risk assessment methodologies is a plus.Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, data extraction and visualization) and experience working with audit management software (Optro, Workiva, Diligent HighBond, etc.) The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.