Corporate Audit - Standards & Methodology Specialist (m/f/d)

About the team:

We are strengthening our Corporate Audit department. The role can be filled in Amsterdam (NL) | Friedrichshafen | Schweinfurt | Düsseldorf (GER).

In this role you are responsible for conceptualizing, implementing, and maintaining compliant, lean, and standardized processes that enhance the effectiveness of the Corporate Audit Function.

What you can expect as Corporate Audit - Standards & Methodology Specialist (m/f/d):

• Develop, maintain, and enhance corporate audit policies, methodologies, templates, and guidance materials in alignment with IIA Standards and industry best practices.
• Translate regulatory requirements, IIA Standards, and emerging audit trends into practical methodological guidance, workflows, and tools.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the audit management software and related digital workflows, leveraging AI where appropriate.
• Coordinate internal and external Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) and oversee the implementation of resulting improvement actions.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen audit quality, capability building, and knowledge sharing across the function.
• Ensure global consistency of the audit methodology across regions and teams.
• Provide onboarding, training, and methodological support to auditors.
• Maintain strong collaboration with professional bodies (e.g., IIA), external networks, and internal governance stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for audit standards, methodology, and quality topics, ensuring consistent compliance with IIA Standards.

Your profile as Corporate Audit - Standards & Methodology Specialist (m/f/d):

• University degree in business, finance, information systems, data science, or a related field.
• Multiple years of experience in Internal Audit, Consulting, Project Management, or similar corporate functions.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to design and improve audit methodologies, processes, and digital workflows, including experience in project and change management.
• Structured, analytical, and independent working style - ideally developed in consulting/audit or similar professional services environments.
• High interpersonal and intercultural competence with strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship‑building across teams, regions, and levels within the audit function.
• Familiarity with IIA Standards, audit quality frameworks, and audit management software (e.g. TeamMate+); experience with digital tools and AI‑supported applications is considered beneficial. 
• Fluent in English; German and/or other languages are a plus.
• Professional certifications in auditing or related fields are considered a plus.

Why you should choose ZF:

• Home Office option (Hybrid)
• IG Metall tarif contract for German locations
• Learning@ZF
• International exposure