Internal Audit Manager

About the role

As an Internal Audit Manager you will join MSC Cruises’ Audit & Risk team, working closely with senior management to identify risks, assess controls and provide practical recommendations. The role combines shore‑based audit work with occasional onboard assignments, offering insight into both corporate and operational processes.

Key responsibilities

• Independently evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and business processes.
• Perform audit fieldwork, analyse financial and operational documentation, and conduct independent assessments.
• Identify key risks, root causes and audit findings, and propose clear, actionable recommendations.
• Execute financial and operational audits in line with MSC Cruises’ Internal Audit Methodology.
• Prepare high‑quality audit reports for management and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with management to define, monitor and follow up remediation action plans.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders as a trusted business partner.
• Contribute to policy reviews and updates of the risk register.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, engineering or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal or external audit within a Big 4, consulting firm or large international organisation.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CIA, CFE, ACCA or CISA are advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, independence, integrity and discretion.

Required skills

• Accounting
• Finance
• IT systems concepts