Senior Internal Auditor (f/m)

About The Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor with strong experience in United States Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance to join our team in Krakow, Poland. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders and control owners across Europe, the USA, and Asia to support SOX compliance and operational internal audits.

Working closely with a USA-based Internal Audit team and third-party consultants, the Senior Internal Auditor will primarily support the planning and execution of SOX testing and related activities. Secondary responsibilities include supporting operational internal audits across Woodward’s global locations.

This position requires fluency in German, English, and Polish.

What You Will Do:

• Global collaboration: Collaborate with the USA-based Internal Audit team, third-party consultants and global stakeholders (USA, Europe, Asia) to align on testing approach, status updates, deadlines, and results.

• SOX testing execution: Perform end-to-end SOX control testing, including walkthroughs, design effectiveness testing, operating effectiveness testing, documentation review, and issue validation.

• Control evaluation: Assist with assessments of internal controls over financial reporting, identify deficiencies, and support remediation efforts with control owners and management.

• Audit documentation and reporting: Prepare clear, accurate, and timely workpapers, test results, and findings in line with SOX and internal audit standards.

• Issue tracking and follow-up: Monitor identified control gaps, track remediation plans, and verify completion of corrective actions.

• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve SOX testing efficiency, documentation quality, and control environment effectiveness.

• Periodically assist with the planning, scoping and execution of operational internal audits at various locations across Woodward

• Leadership support: Provide guidance to junior auditors or analysts as needed and review work for quality and consistency.

What You Will Need:

• Comfortable with executing tasks independently.

• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and internal controls over financial reporting.

• Experience performing control testing, walkthroughs, and documentation of key business and financial processes.

• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, and control evaluation.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, evidence, and process flows.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in German, English, and Polish.

• Experience using Optro (fka AuditBoard) or a similar GRC or SOX management software is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and visualization.

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies to support audit efficiency, or a willingness to learn and adopt these tools.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

• Ability to work effectively with a global stakeholder group and manage priorities across multiple time zones.

• Other Qualifications:
  - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
  - Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or similar is preferred.
  - 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, internal controls, or a related field.
  - Experience supporting a multinational environment and working with stakeholders across Europe, the USA, and Asia is preferred.
  - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality audit documentation.

• What You Will Gain:

• Competitive salary, based on experience and skills

• A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance

• Multisport package

• Meal Vouchers

• Company performance bonus program

• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority

• Educational support