Sr Auditor- Internal

About the role

The Internal Audit (IA) department of EssilorLuxottica 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 a diverse range of audit engagements that enhance risk management, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational excellence. Leveraging data analytics and emerging AI-enabled audit techniques, you will analyze complex datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and deliver insights that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes. This position also plays a critical role in building strong, trust-based partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, ensuring clear communication of audit scope, methodology, and progress while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute complex audit engagements, defining audit scope, developing high-quality workpapers, and delivering clear, actionable audit reports that strengthen internal controls and mitigate risk.
• Drive strong execution and continuous improvement by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, identifying opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness, and implementing solutions that improve departmental efficiency.
• Create value across the organization by collaborating seamlessly with global Internal Audit teams to support and advance the department’s mission, strategy, and overall 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, improve accuracy, and elevate audit insights.
• 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 meaningful dialogue to drive remediation and process improvement.
• Invest in professional growth and development, continuously building the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities necessary for advancement within Internal Audit or into broader roles across the company.
• Participate in global audit initiatives and special projects, contributing expertise and perspective to help shape and execute international audit activities as needed.

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 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, CISA

Pay

Pay range: $80,427.20–$113,790.40. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts