Hilti

Internal Audit & Process Specialist 

As an Internal Audit & Process Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team by promoting quality practices and improving business processes. 

You will play a key role in strengthening the Internal Control System and ensuring the effectiveness and integrity of business processes across the Region.

You will act as a trusted partner to the business, applying a risk-based audit mindset, supporting process reviews, and contributing to the continuous improvement of governance, controls, and operational efficiency.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and serve as the main interface with the Audit Department at HQ, ensuring alignment with global audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk standards.

Key responsibilities:
 The Internal Audit team is looking for a high-potential professional who will be responsible for:

• Planning and executing risk-based internal audit activities, including on-site audits across stores and regional offices. 
• Assessing, enhancing, and monitoring Internal Control Systems (ICS) to ensure compliance, operational effectiveness, and proper control documentation. 
• Identifying process inefficiencies, control gaps, and operational risks, while driving corrective actions and continuous process improvement initiatives. 
• Supporting fraud risk management and compliance investigations, including detection, escalation, and coordination with HQ Audit functions. 
• Applying structured analytical methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis and data analysis, and delivering training sessions on governance and quality standards.

This role offers strong exposure to audit, internal controls, risk management, and process governance within a complex and international environment.

We are a highly diverse, dynamic, and fast-paced Finance team where talent, innovation, and collaboration drive real business impact. Joining us means accelerating your personal and professional growth in an international environment, while partnering closely with key business functions and contributing to strategic initiatives across the organization.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in Internal audit, internal controls, risk management, or compliance (Big4 experience is a plus)
• Knowledge of process review, control design, and control effectiveness assessment
• Exposure to fraud risk management or investigation activities is a plus
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards is preferred
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex processes and data
• Fluent Italian and English (both written and spoken)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Availability to travel frequently across Italy & Europe for on-site audit activities