Regional Senior Audit Officer – Poland

As Regional Senior Audit Officer, you will play a key role in performing and coordinating audit activities across the assigned Leasys Group entities. You will interact with local management and provide assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and sustainability of key risk management, control, and governance processes. SCOPE
• The role covers the Leasys Group entities in Austria and Poland.
• The Regional Senior Audit Officer reports directly to the Group Chief Audit Officer.
• The role is based at Leasys HQ in Poissy, France, with regular travel to the assigned entities as required. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support, perform, and coordinate audit activities for the assigned entities, including Austria and Poland.
• Ensure the effectiveness of internal audit activities and services.
• Maintain effective relationships with entity and branch management.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual audit plan based on risk assessment, including task allocation and completion timelines, in line with the Group Internal Audit methodology.
• Conduct audit assignments according to the audit plan, including mandatory audits required by local regulations, while also considering potential unplanned audits.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system, identifying and explaining weaknesses in areas that do not comply with applicable standards and procedures.
• Issue recommendations for corrective action and ensure that audit work and findings are properly documented.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and management action plans through inquiries and, where necessary, additional testing.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Report to local committees, where Internal Audit is a member or invited participant, on audit progress, identified risks and weaknesses, and the implementation status of recommendations.
• Participate in committees as required by local internal regulations.
• Support the Group Audit team in performing periodic reviews and audits.
• Provide periodic reporting to Group Internal Audit.
• Monitor and coordinate local audit assignments performed by external control bodies and monitor the implementation of related action plans.
• Contribute, when necessary, to drafting regulatory reports on internal control management.
• Coordinate with the companies’ external financial auditors when requested. COMMITTEES
• The Regional Senior Audit Officer may participate in the following committees and meetings when required:
• Local Management Meetings
• Local Internal Control, Audit and Risk Committees
• Local Board of Directors LOCATION
• Leasys HQ, 43 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 78300 Poissy, France
• Regular travel may be required. REQUIRED SKILLS
• Education, Certifications and Experience
• 5 to 10 years of audit experience, preferably in banking, long-term rental, or automotive financial services.
• Master’s degree, preferably in banking and finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and local banking regulations, particularly consumer finance, transparency, anti-money laundering, and insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of the car rental business would be a significant advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP and data analysis or business intelligence tools would be a significant advantage.
• Experience on fraud prevention and investigation, as well as in reviewing and improving compliance with internal policies, international standards, and regulations.
• Internal audit certification, such as CIA, or willingness to obtain one.
• REQUIREMENTS
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain a broad perspective.
• Positive, agile, challenge-driven, and open-minded attitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work efficiently both on-site and remotely, and focus on critical tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and demonstrate strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Ability to adapt positively to change while remaining committed and accountable.
• Awareness of current developments in the financial services and banking sectors, with the ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment.
• Strong team-oriented mindset.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English, preferably C1 level or above.