Internal Auditor (100%)

About the job

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are requested.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

To complete our Internal Audit team, we are looking for a

Internal Auditor (100%)

Profile:

The position is part of the Internal Audit Service and supports the Head of Internal Audit in carrying out operational planning, coordination, and execution of audit and consultancy assignments.

The resource assumes operational responsibility for assigned mandates, ensuring correct planning, complete and timely execution, and the quality of documentation and results produced. They coordinate audit activities, also utilising the specialist support of the Internal Auditor with IT skills, and ensure an adequate communication flow with the Head of Internal Audit during the various phases of the assignment.

The position also contributes to the development and improvement of internal audit methodologies and tools, knowledge transfer within the Service, and independent monitoring activities of the risk management system, internal control system, and compliance.

Position in the organisation:

The Internal Auditor reports to the Head of Internal Audit of EOC, who is directly subordinate to the Board of Directors. The position interacts with the General Management, Operational Areas, Cross-functional Services, and Units involved in audits.

For the following tasks:

• Support the Head of Internal Audit in the annual planning of audit activities and in defining operational priorities;
• Assume operational responsibility for assigned internal audit and consultancy mandates, planning activities, coordinating execution, and ensuring compliance with agreed deadlines;
• Coordinate activities of assigned mandates, utilising, where necessary, the specialist support of the Internal Auditor with IT skills;
• Ensure completeness of analyses, robustness of collected evidence, and clarity of conclusions and recommendations formulated;
• Prepare and present complete, clear, and quality audit reports to the Head of Internal Audit, submitting the work performed to the supervision and review processes defined by the Service;
• Contribute to the implementation and development of the Internal Audit strategy and continuous improvement of methodologies and working tools;
• Support the development of data analysis tools and continuous monitoring techniques to support audit activities;
• Contribute to the independent monitoring of the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management system, internal control system, and compliance processes;
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Service.

Necessary requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or management engineering (or equivalent training/experience);
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal/external auditing, ideally in a Big4 firm;
• Knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the main professional references of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA);
• Ability to analyse complex structures and identify and analyse risks;
• Experience in process analysis and/or risk assessment;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, also with interlocutors at different organisational levels;
• Teamwork attitude;
• Operational autonomy, sense of responsibility, and orientation towards results and quality;
• Precision and accuracy in performing assigned tasks;
• Flexibility/availability to travel to EOC institutes/sites to carry out field audit work;
• Integrity, independence of judgement, confidentiality, impartiality in evaluations, and authority in improvement proposals;
• Good/excellent knowledge of at least two national languages and English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certifications relevant to Internal Audit, such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE, or equivalents;
• Experience in the hospital healthcare sector;
• Knowledge of the Microsoft platform and SAP ERP;
• Knowledge in ESG and in the collection and analysis of ESG data;
• Experience in using data analysis and sampling tools;
• Knowledge or experience in applying artificial intelligence to audit processes;
• Knowledge or experience in fraud prevention and detection.

We offer:

• A permanent contract;
• Opportunities for professional development and training;
• Competitive salary and social benefits;
• A pleasant working environment in an interdisciplinary and dynamic structure;
• Possibility to work remotely.

Start date:

Complete applications including CV, cover letter, copies of educational and work certificates must be submitted on the designated platform by 22.11.2026.

Applications received after this date will not be considered, nor those submitted in paper form or by email.

Further information can be requested from the Head of Internal Audit EOC, Mike Giussani, Tel. 091 811 13 62.