Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Job Description

Join our IT Audit Team and analyze complex IT systems, processes and organizations worldwide. Identify risks in core processes and systems and add value to the whole organization. Broaden your horizons and actively shape the development of a state-of-the-art IT Audit team.
The IT audit areas include IT security, IT infrastructure, IT governance, IT service management and processes in IT operations, IT risk management, complex data analyses, internal control processes as well as ERP systems and other relevant applications.

These will be your tasks and responsibilities in detail:

Analysis and assessment of IT-supported business processes regarding effectiveness, efficiency, quality, potential risks as well as compliance with regulatory and internal requirementsEvaluation of the security of IT-infrastructure, systems, and applications through vulnerability analysisPrepare fieldwork, conduct interviews, evaluate IT processes, and conduct analysis in the systemsObserve compliance with standards / policies and procedures, compile findings, propose recommendations, and ensure documentationUpdate the Audit Management System and present findings in English to managementConsult management in the development and improvement of internal IT processes as well as systems and monitor the implementation of recommendationsParticipate in general audits and fraud investigationsDevelopment of risk-oriented audit programs in the IT audit areas including tools concerning data analytics and automation e.g., with Knime and Python

QualificationsAcademic degree in Business Informatics, IT, Engineering, or Business AdministrationSeveral years of professional experience as internal IT auditor or other IT areas such as IT security, IT consulting or IT infrastructureIdeally audit-specific certifications such as CISA, CISM or CRISC from ISACAComprehensive knowledge in IT project management, IT security, software development, IT service management, IT infrastructure, IT governance and risk managementComprehensive knowledge of the common IT frameworks and guidelines (e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2700x, NIS2, BSI standards)Business-fluent English language skills (written and spoken); additional languages advantageousEnhanced analytical skills and professional judgementSelf-confident appearance and professional presentation skillsAdvanced team and communication skillsWillingness for international business trips (30 - 50 %)

Applications from severely disabled people are welcome.

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

Exciting and diversified projectsAn inside in innovative technologies of the automotive industryWide network to research and development partiesModern leadership cultureIndividual choice of working timesPromotion of personal developmentParticipation in the company’s success

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

If you meet the requirements, you will be contacted within 15 days.

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