Global Internal Auditor

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

McDonald’s Global Internal Audit team provides an essential service to both Senior Management and the Global Audit Committee to support and help the Company succeed in accomplishing its strategic and operational objectives.

You will provide independent and objective assurance and advice over the effectiveness of McDonald’s governance, risk management and internal control processes through conducting operational, compliance, financial and financial reporting (SOX) audit engagements.

Your primary responsibility is for the delivery and execution of the department's annual internal audit plan for the international team, including:

• Planning and Execution: Conduct risk-oriented process audits, Financial Reporting Controls audits (SOX), and special audits.
• Audit Reports: Prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations, present results, and discuss findings with management.
• Follow-ups: Perform follow-ups to ensure the implementation of recommended measures.
• Project Support: Assist with internal departmental projects.
• International Collaboration: Collaborate on projects with colleagues worldwide as part of the international team.

You will be based in Munich and part of the Global Internal Audit team, internationally based, which forms part of the Global Finance Team. The Global Internal Audit team are forward-thinking, agile, and supportive and are highly regarded amongst partners across the business. Our team’s priorities are to: be a strategic business partner, provide innovative and efficient internal audit services, and drive results through people.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Track record of professional experience in an auditing firm and/or internal audit role. 
• Solid understanding of both internal control and risk management frameworks and keen eye for identifying risk.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder relationship building skills at all levels.
  • Intercultural competence due to the international work environment (global function with headquarters in the USA).
• Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and review financial information.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 35% of the time outside Germany / Worldwide
• Experience of or passion to learn data analysis techniques and tools.
• Experience of financial audits and SOX testing.
• Fluency in English language – written and verbal is essential, fluency in other languages is highly desirable. 

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.”