Job Description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international Group of life sciences companies which provide a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries.


The Group believes it is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and in agroscience Contract Research services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in BioPharma Contract Development and Manufacturing. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in esoteric and molecular clinical diagnostic testing. With over 62,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 61 countries generally specialised by end client markets and operating ca. 900 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as develop and carry out innovative clinical diagnostic testing services. The Group's objective is to provide customers with high-quality and innovative services, accurate results on time and, when requested, expert advice by its highly-qualified staff.


Eurofins is committed to pursuing its dynamic growth strategy by expanding both its technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical chemistry to offer its clients unique analytical solutions and a very large range of testing methods.


As one of the most innovative and quality-oriented international companies in its industry, Eurofins is ideally positioned to support its clients' increasingly stringent quality and safety standards and the increasing demands of regulatory authorities and healthcare practitioners around the world.


Eurofins was founded by Dr. Gilles Martin in October 1987 with initially 3 employees. It went public in October 1997 on the Paris Stock exchange with 100 employees and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017 with 30 000 employees.


Since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins' revenues have increased by 32% each year (in compound average). Eurofins is a member of the CAC 40 and Europe Stoxx 600 indices.



An Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and assessing an organization's internal controls, processes, and financial systems to ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. The primary objective of an Internal Auditor is to identify areas of risk, inefficiency, and potential fraud within the organization and make recommendations for improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Internal Audits: Plan and execute comprehensive internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, financial reporting, operational processes, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and analyze potential risks to the organization, including financial, operational, and reputational risks. Develop risk assessment models and prioritize areas for audit focus.
• Audit Documentation: Maintain accurate and well-organized audit documentation, including audit findings, workpapers, and supporting evidence. Ensure that all audit activities comply with professional standards.
• Audit Testing: Perform detailed audit testing and analysis to validate the accuracy and reliability of financial data, transactional records, and other operational activities.
• Report Findings: Prepare clear and concise audit reports that communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Compliance Review: Evaluate the organization's adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies. Recommend actions to address compliance gaps and potential legal or regulatory issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with management to develop and implement effective and efficient internal control measures, process improvements, and risk management strategies.
• Fraud Detection: Utilize data analytics and forensic audit techniques to detect and investigate potential fraud, embezzlement, or other financial irregularities within the organization.
• Follow-Up and Monitoring: Track the implementation of audit recommendations and assess their effectiveness over time. Ensure that corrective actions are taken to address identified deficiencies.
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to employees on internal controls, compliance, and risk management best practices.

Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountants (CA), or similar is often preferred.
• Proven experience in internal auditing, accounting, or finance, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proficiency in using audit and financial software tools and data analytics.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with stakeholders and present audit findings.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Integrity and ethical conduct, as internal auditors often deal with sensitive and confidential information.