Internal Auditor – Internal Audit Service / 100% / Permanent Contract

Under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the internal auditor independently carries out audit, compliance, whistleblowing handling, review, or other assignments entrusted by other control bodies in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, professional standards, and other institutional directives.

The internal audit function strengthens IMAD's ability to create value and work towards its protection and sustainability by providing the Audit Committee and management with independent, objective, and risk-based assurance, insight, and foresight.

Your mission and responsibilities

As an internal auditor, you actively contribute to strengthening process, risk, and compliance control within the Institution. In compliance with the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), you will notably be responsible for:

• Planning, conducting, and rigorously performing audit assignments independently across all activities of the Institution
• Contributing to achieving the service's objectives and, as needed, handling reports related to the whistleblowing system
• Contributing to the development of the multi-year planning and defining the annual audit plan
• Analysing procedures, processes, systems, directives, and risk management arrangements to assess their effectiveness, compliance, and control
• Acquiring in-depth knowledge of the audited activities and their legal, operational, strategic, financial, and organisational environment
• Developing work programmes, defining the audit approach and scope, and conducting work in accordance with current professional standards
• Identifying risks, dysfunctions, non-compliances, areas for improvement, and potential fraud situations
• Performing, documenting, and maintaining working papers rigorously and in compliance with service requirements
• Formulating pragmatic and high-value recommendations and preparing draft reports for governing bodies
• Analysing the causes and consequences of findings and contributing to defining appropriate corrective measures
• Ensuring follow-up on the implementation of recommendations arising from internal and external audits
• Participating in the continuous improvement of methods, tools, procedures, and directives of the internal audit service
• Supporting the Director of Internal Audit in achieving the service's objectives and in requests from the Audit Committee.

• University Master’s degree in Business, MBA, or equivalent training
• Internal audit certification or equivalent, CIA would be an asset
• At least 5 years of successful experience in internal audit and knowledge of good governance practices, risk management, and internal control
• Ability to perform data analyses (e.g. IDEA or ACL) to support findings
• Excellent writing skills in French enabling the drafting of clear and comprehensive reports highlighting key ideas and producing summaries for governance bodies
• Knowledge of the socio-health network of the canton of Geneva and the functioning of an autonomous public institution are assets
• Ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Application deadline: 22.11.2026
• Start date: to be agreed
• Please attach to your application:

1. an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
2. a cover letter,
3. copies of your diplomas and work certificates

Only complete applications will be considered

We guarantee total confidentiality in handling your application.