Head of Corporate Audit (m/f/d) – Leinfelden, GER

About Daimler Truck

At Daimler Truck, we change today’s transportation and create real impact together. We take responsibility around the globe and work together as one global team. We drive our progress and success together – everyone at Daimler Truck makes the difference. Together, we want to reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and attractive financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose - for all who keep the world moving.

As an independent and objective assurance and advisory function, Corporate Audit performs internal audits worldwide across all divisions and regions of the Daimler Truck Group to assess internal controls and processes regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations, adherence to policies and guidelines as well as the effectiveness of operations and administration.

You will lead a global team of about 50 highly motivated and qualified team members located in Leinfelden and Portland, Oregan USA. Our auditors have in-depth understanding of the business culture, systems and processes. Our common goal is to support the Daimler Truck in accomplishing its objectives by providing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management, control environment and processes.

As Chief Audit Executive (CAE), you assume overall leadership and responsibility for the Corporate Audit department, including SpeakUp & Investigations for Daimler Truck AG and the Daimler Truck Group, in compliance with professional standards for internal auditing (particularly IIA and DIIR).

You manage financial, personnel, and technological resources to ensure the effectiveness of Internal Audit.

What You Can Expect / Main Challenges:

• Development and implementation of the audit strategy, including the definition of performance goals (KPIs) to manage the department in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Daimler Truck Group.

• Coordination of expectations with the Management Board and Audit Committee. Compliance with IIA/DIIR standards.

• Providing relevant information to the Management Board and Audit Committee to enable them to fulfill their management and supervisory duties.

• Presentation of audit results in Executive Committees and Audit Committee, as well as sharing best practices with senior management.

• Regular exchange with the external auditor to coordinate the risk situation of the Daimler Truck Group and planned audit activities.

• Establishment of a quality assurance program and regular reporting of the results to the Management Board and Audit Committee. Approval of measures for the further development of audit processes and methodology.

• The central task of the Chief Audit Executive is to lead, motivate, and support both the direct employees and the entire Corporate Audit team based on the Great Leadership principles of Daimler Truck AG.

Requirements / Personality:

• Act with unwavering integrity and resilience as a trusted role model in global environments.

• Lead, inspire, and empower the audit teams to peak performance by developing, staffing and training.

• Strategically manage relationships and resolve conflicts across all organizational levels and multi-cultural environments.

• Apply deep expertise in Global Internal Audit Standards to set industry-leading practices.

• Communicate complex topics clearly, driving positive change through smart problem-solving.

• Demonstrate effectiveness under pressure by making balanced decisions in dynamic and complex business environments.

• Drives innovation with advanced data analysis, cutting-edge audit tools, and up-to-date expertise in AI and automation.

Why You Are a Match / Qualification:

• Bachelor/Master of business administration, accounting, finance or comparable 

• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards 

• Proficiency in German and English 

Additional information:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact HR by e-mail: 

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