Internal Audit Team Lead (Cork)

Internal Audit Team Lead (Cork) Our client is a specialty multinational organisation serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. At their EMEA Finance Centre here in Cork they are currently looking to appoint an experienced Internal Controls professional. The company employs approximately 6,000 people throughout the world and operates its businesses in three segments Agricultural, Health and Nutrition and Lithium.This is a great opportunity to join a growing Multinational in Cork to lead and mentor a team of Internal Controls Analysts. The ideal candidate will have experience in Internal Controls or Internal Audit in a multinational environment. People Management is also a distinct advantage.  RESPONSIBILITIES: Review test performance, ensuring tests are performed with sufficient samples and accurate testing procedures to exercise all aspects of the control objectives. Consultation with business to implement effective controls Provide risk and compliance related report results to management along with recommendations for further improvement Initiate remediation processes where deficiencies are identified Review existing internal control remediation plans to ensure controls existence, efficiency and effectiveness Work closely with the Internal Controls Leaders on ensuring that adequate documentation exists to support the work performed; Maintain a good level of communication regarding internal controls testing progress and results; Using the internal control framework, support the continuous improvement of documentation requests and testing design; Establish a strong business relationship with the various business teams; Assist Risk Controls and Audit Group with ad-hoc requests or special projects. Participate in strategic continuous improvement initiatives in the organization, achieving identified goals (financial, process or talent) Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations Support internal controls manager in developing an effective compliance training program Promptly respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders Provide timely information for internal and external audit activities Provide oversight and direct management of team of internal control analysts REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline 3+ years of Accounting, Finance, Audit or Internal Controls experience Accounting Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CPA Have good process documentation and communication skills Fluency in a foreign language is a plus Strong interpersonal skills; To apply for this excellent opportunity contact Tom Wilkinson on 021 4221000 or alternatively send your latest cv via the portal provided.