Director Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit & Data Protection(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will take charge of Governance, Risk & Compliance while leading a dynamic international team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve designing internal control systems, managing audits, and ensuring data protection compliance across the organization.

Requirements

• •University degree in business, finance, or related field
• •Extensive experience in GRC, internal/external audit, controlling, or finance within an international environment
• •Proven disciplinary leadership experience of international and intercultural teams
• •Strong knowledge of HGB, IFRS, and regulatory requirements related to governance, risk, and compliance
• •Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills with a structured, solution-oriented mindset
• •Digital affinity and proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and modern GRC/internal controls tools

Tasks

• •Oversee Governance, Risk & Compliance across the Webasto Group
• •Lead and strategically develop an international team reporting to the CFO
• •Design and implement the Group-wide Internal Control System (ICS)
• •Monitor the effectiveness of the Internal Control System
• •Manage internal audits, risk assessments, and remediation activities
• •Report on risk, ICS, audit, and compliance matters to the Management Board
• •Act as the central interface for internal and external auditors
• •Ensure Data Protection compliance across the Webasto Group
• •Advise business functions on GDPR compliance
• •Monitor relevant processes and liaise with supervisory authorities

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