Internal Auditor

Hapag-Lloyd AG

Internal Auditor assessing business processes and controls in shipping and terminal sectors. Involves complex audits and advisory roles with an emphasis on data analysis and reporting.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility: Add value to the organization by providing an independent and objective assessment of business processes and effectiveness of internal controls for the liner business, as well as for Terminal & Infrastructure business units
Assist and advise senior management on special projects and propose solutions to mitigate existing and emerging risks as part of audits and advisory tasks
Perform complex, financial and managerial audits to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures in the role of an audit resource and/or as lead auditor
Constantly challenging the status quo and promoting best-practice solutions within Hapag-Lloyd while staying on top of recent developments within a defined business area
Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management
Create written audit reports and follow-up on the implementation of agreed action items
Conduct confidential investigations of irregularities with close collaboration with the HL Ethics Committee
Contribute to the annual risk-oriented audit planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in business management, economics, finance, shipping, or a related field
Professional experience in shipping or experience as an auditor/consultant with relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA or CFE)
Capable of understanding, mapping, and working with data in a structured and analytical manner
Excellent presentation and argumentation skills and ability to transfer key messages in a convincing way
Team-oriented way of working and engaging personality
Autonomous and goal-oriented mode of work
Requires a very high level of English language skills - both in writing and orally
Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay)
At least 28 days of vacation
Flexible working hours
Capital forming benefits
Future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation
Bicycle leasing via JobRad
Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor)
Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial auditsmanagerial auditsinternal controlsrisk assessmentdata analysisaudit reportinginvestigative techniquesaudit planningbusiness process assessmentpolicy adherence

Soft Skills

presentation skillsargumentation skillsteam-orientedengaging personalityautonomous workgoal-orientedcommunication skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingflexibility

Certifications

CIACISACFE