Internal Auditor

Audit & Investigation – Internal Audit Execution (Business) 
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark 

About Audit & Investigation (A&I) 

Audit & Investigation (A&I) provides independent assurance to the A.P. Moller – Maersk Board of Directors on the effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, and internal control framework. We operate with professionalism, independence, and trust, and report directly to the Audit Committee. 

We work in a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural environment where openness, collaboration, and respect are fundamental. Our tone is informal, and we value curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement. 

The Position 

The Internal Audit Execution – Business team is looking for an Internal Auditor (JL4) to join our global Audit & Investigation function. 

This individual contributor role is designed as a development and exposure opportunity for colleagues who want to deepen their understanding of Maersk’s business, build a strong risk and control mindset, and develop the skills required to lead complex engagements over time. 

You will get exposure  across different parts of the Maersk organisation, contributing to quarterly, risk‑based audits, initially as a team member with the expectation to grow into leading audit execution activities as your capability develops. 

The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit Execution – Business and is based in Copenhagen. 

Why Consider This Role? 

• Gain broad exposure across Maersk’s businesses, processes, and risks 

• Develop strong risk, control, and stakeholder management capabilities 

• Build visibility and confidence through early interaction with senior stakeholders 

• Join a function that is seen as a career accelerator, with pathways into senior audit roles, other A&I teams (e.g. Digital, Fraud), or back into the business with a strong enterprise perspective 

Areas of Responsibility: 

Audit Execution & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Participate in risk‑based internal audits across different business areas on a quarterly basis 

• Engage with stakeholders to understand processes, risks, and control environments 

• Execute audit procedures, documentation, and analysis under guidance from experienced auditors 

• Identify control weaknesses, improvement opportunities, and contribute to audit findings 

Analysis & Insight 

• Experience working with data, including applying analytics or data-driven approaches to support risk assessment, testing, or insight generation  

• Prepare clear, structured workpapers and contribute to audit reporting 

• Support advisory and management‑requested assignments through fact‑finding and root cause analysis 

Development & Ways of Working 

• Actively build audit, risk, and digital capabilities through hands‑on experience and learning 

• Adopt A&I methodology, frameworks, and tools consistently 

• Contribute ideas that support continuous improvement and innovation within the audit function 

• Over time, take on increased responsibility, including leading parts of audit engagements 

• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team through knowledge sharing and professionalism 

What We’re Looking For: 

Experience & Background 

We are open to transferable backgrounds and welcome candidates from adjacent disciplines who bring relevant experience in risk, control, or governance, even if they have not followed a traditional internal audit career path

• Typically 5–8 years of professional experience 

• Experience from risk, compliance, governance, audit, or business roles with control exposure 

• Understanding of how risks and controls operate within complex organisations 

• Professional certifications (CIA, CA, CPA) are a plus, but not required 

Mindset & Skills 

• Strong learning mindset and curiosity – motivated by variety and continuous development 

• Able to work independently, proactively, and take ownership 

• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders 

• Clear communicator with integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail 

• Interested in developing leadership capability over time 

Success in this role depends more on mindset, adaptability, and communication than on prior core audit specialisation. 

Travel 

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30–50 days per year.