BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.
BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.
As a Senior Internal Auditor (all genders), you will play a pivotal role in the company's global operations by executing both financial and operational audits. In this position, you will collaborate closely with management and key stakeholders to identify business risks at an early stage and advise the respective departments on how to improve controls.
Your Responsibilities
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Conduct internal audits and ad-hoc engagements across all business areas, with a focus on financial and operational audits.
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Collaborate with management and relevant stakeholders to identify key risks and areas for improvement.
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Identify and apply data analytics to support audit assignments.
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Develop actionable recommendations for improvement in audited areas, in close collaboration with business partners.
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Prepare and present audit findings to all relevant stakeholders.
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Create impactful reports summarizing the outcomes of the audits.
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Verify that the audit's suggested measures were accomplished in a timely manner by the process owners.
YOUR qualifications
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University degree (Bachelor's / Master's) in Business Administration, Economics, or a similar qualification.
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Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is advantageous.
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At least 4 years of experience in internal or external audit, ideally in (Fashion) E-commerce or Tech/Data companies.
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Thorough understanding of financial and operational risk management.
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Excellent analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, across different teams and functions.
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Good working knowledge of core Office applications, especially Excel (or comparable), as well as experience in collecting, classifying, and analyzing data.
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Fluency in both German and English.
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At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.
At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.