Sr Auditor- Internal

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our portfolio spans over 150 renowned brands, including Essilor (Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, Transitions), iconic eyewear brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, and Oliver Peoples, and retail networks such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical. Our Shared Services Team supports the EssilorLuxottica collective, ensuring smooth operations and enabling business success.

About the role

The Internal Audit (IA) department serves as a high-visibility gateway into our global organization, offering broad exposure to operations, strategy, and leadership. In this role, you will independently and collaboratively execute diverse audit engagements to enhance risk management, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational excellence. You will leverage data analytics and AI-enabled techniques to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights that improve business processes. This position also focuses on building trust-based partnerships with stakeholders to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute complex audit engagements, defining scope, developing high-quality workpapers, and delivering clear, actionable audit reports to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risk.
• Drive strong execution and continuous improvement by meeting or exceeding expectations, identifying opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness, and implementing solutions to improve departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate seamlessly with global Internal Audit teams to support and advance the department’s mission, strategy, and impact.
• Design robust test plans and perform insightful control testing in partnership with internal audit leadership, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment to key risks.
• Advance digital audit capabilities by supporting the development and use of data analytics, automation, and AI-driven techniques to expand testing coverage and improve accuracy.
• Provide proactive, transparent communication to management and Internal Audit leadership through timely updates on audit status, risks, obstacles, and emerging findings.
• Communicate audit results effectively by conducting closing meetings with auditees, presenting recommendations clearly, and fostering dialogue to drive remediation and process improvement.
• Invest in professional growth and development, continuously building skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities for advancement within Internal Audit or broader roles.
• Participate in global audit initiatives and special projects, contributing expertise to shape and execute international audit activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in external or internal auditing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audits and competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong leadership skills, sound business acumen, and excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication.
• Proficiency with audit software (e.g., TeamMate) and a strong understanding of technology’s impact on business processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language skills.
• SAP experience.
• AI/data analytics experience.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan.

Pay

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements.