Supervisor, Internal Audit

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

Welcome to the team as

Global Internal Audit Supervisor (m/f/d)

To strengthen our Global Internal Audit department, we are looking for you as an Internal Audit Supervisor (m/f/d) based in Munich, Germany.

Here you fully engage in this international role with a global reporting line:

• Lead and execute risk-based operational audits, SOX / Financial Reporting Controls testing, advisory engagements, and special projects in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes, identifying risks, control gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Plan and perform audit engagements from risk assessment and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Develop clear, actionable audit observations and recommendations, present results to management, and facilitate constructive discussions with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Monitor and validate management's implementation of agreed action plans and remediation efforts.
• Leverage data analytics, technology, and continuous improvement practices to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insight generation.
• Support departmental initiatives, methodology enhancements, and strategic projects that contribute to the evolution of the Global Internal Audit function.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders worldwide, fostering strong relationships across diverse cultures, functions, and geographies.

We expect from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, or a related assurance function.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing principles, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards (IIA), SOX compliance, and leading internal audit practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while leading projects and collaborating in global, cross-functional teams.
• Intercultural competence and adaptability in an international environment with global stakeholders and reporting lines.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or progress toward certification are considered an advantage.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are advantageous.

• Willingness to travel globally (approximately 50%)

Look forward to:

• Flexible working hours, a laptop, and a company mobile phone

• The opportunity to work from home up to 3 days per week

• 30 days of vacation plus an additional day off on your birthday

• Work remotely from another EU country for up to 20 days per year

• Access to a wide range of sports and fitness activities through EGYM Wellpass

• Extensive training and professional development opportunities

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Complimentary hot and cold beverages as well as a company-subsidized cafeteria

• On-site daycare and kindergarten facilities

• Leasing options for bicycles, e-bikes, and cargo bikes

• Company pension scheme offerings

• Access to company-owned holiday apartments on Sylt and in Austria

• Participation in company events (including summer parties, Oktoberfest visits, and Christmas celebrations)

• McLunch: Connect with colleagues from other departments over lunch and expand your professional network

Have you developed a taste for it?

Then simply send us your application including a cover letter, resume, and relevant certificates, along with your salary expectations and the earliest possible start date. Your contact person for this position is Leonie Kroll.

Additional information

At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees, and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.