Overview

About Swissport

 

We are a global leader in sustainable and responsible airport services provision, renowned for our unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service, shaping a future where air travel thrives on reliability, efficiency, and experience.

 

In 2023, with the support of more than 60,000 colleagues, Swissport provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres. Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents.

 

The culture of Swissport is shaped by our corporate values, which guide our actions and decision-making processes. These values are at the core of our culture, shaping our business and underpinning our commitment to measuring our impact. They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company.

 

"Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us. So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers.

 

“Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers. We are trained to do this safely and trusted to do the right thing in any given situation.

 

"Win as a Team" highlights the importance of teamwork. Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals. Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation.

 

These values capture the essence of who we are and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver.

 

Job Summary

 

The Senior Auditor Forensics supports the planning and execution of Internal Audit, investigations, fraud risk management and other assurance activities across the Group.

 

The position is responsible for performing audit testing, conducting research and analysis, gathering and documenting evidence, supporting investigations, preparing working papers and contributing to the identification of control weaknesses, fraud risks and opportunities for process improvement.

 

The Senior Auditor Forensics will work closely with the Senior Internal Audit & Investigations Manager and other members of the Internal Audit function. The role will support audits and investigations across different regions and Group functions and will be expected to work with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, objectivity and attention to detail.

 

The role will contribute to strengthening the Company's risk management, internal control, governance and fraud prevention environment by providing reliable analysis, identifying potential control gaps and supporting the development and follow-up of corrective actions.

 

The Senior Auditor Forensics will report directly to the Senior Internal Audit & Investigations Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Investigations

• Support the Senior Internal Audit & Investigations Manager in investigations relating to suspected fraud, corruption, misconduct, conflicts of interest, policy violations and other allegations.
• Assist with establishing investigation scopes, gathering relevant information and maintaining investigation work plans.
• Conduct factual research, interviews and document reviews under appropriate supervision.
• Collect, organise and analyse relevant documentary and electronic evidence.
• Review transactions, emails, financial records, system information and other relevant documentation as required by the investigation.
• Prepare investigation working papers and maintain accurate and complete records of investigative procedures and evidence.
• Assist in identifying relevant facts, control weaknesses and potential root causes.
• Support the preparation of investigation reports and management presentations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding investigations, allegations, individuals involved and investigation findings.
• Escalate any significant or unexpected information identified during an investigation to the Senior Internal Audit & Investigations Manager.

 

Internal Audit

• Support the planning and execution of Internal Audit assignments and special reviews in accordance with the approved audit plan and Internal Audit methodology.
• Perform audit testing and document procedures, results, supporting evidence and conclusions in accordance with established standards.
• Prepare clear and complete audit working papers and ensure that supporting documentation is appropriately maintained.
• Assist in identifying root causes and potential impacts of audit findings.
• Support the preparation of audit reports, including documenting findings, risks and recommended corrective actions.
• Participate in meetings with process owners and management to obtain information, clarify findings and discuss remediation actions.
• Support the follow-up of open audit findings and verify evidence provided by management to demonstrate that corrective actions have been implemented.

 

 

Fraud Risk Management

• Support fraud risk assessments across relevant business units, functions and regions.
• Assist in identifying fraud risk points within business processes and assessing the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Analyze data and transactions to identify unusual patterns, anomalies or potential indicators of fraud.
• Support the development and implementation of fraud prevention and detection measures.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on fraud-related risks and remediation actions.
• Support periodic reviews of fraud prevention policies, procedures and control protocols.

 

 

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Internal Audit, Risk Management or another relevant discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, compliance, Internal Audit, external audit, risk management or a related field.
• CFE, CIA or equivalent professional certification, or active progress toward such certification, is an advantage.
• Additional training or qualifications in fraud, forensic accounting, data analytics, or risk management are an advantage.
• Good understanding of Internal Audit principles, fraud risk, investigation techniques and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or unusual activity.
• Good data analysis skills, including advanced Excel; knowledge of Power BI, SAP, Alteryx or other analytical/audit tools is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and well-structured documentation and reports.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate matters.
• High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Professional scepticism and willingness to challenge information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions and cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Fluent business command of English, as the corporate language. Knowledge of an additional language is an advantage, particularly German, Spanish or French.