Internal Audit Manager (Global Agro-Commodities Company)

Working as an Internal Audit Manager with global scope at a leading global agri-business.

Client Details

Our client is a Global Aggro-Commodities business who are looking for an Internal Audit Manager.

Key facts:

• Leading global agri-business operating from seed to shelf, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 22,000 customers worldwide
• £20 billion revenue
• Involved in the production and manufacturing of products as well as the logistics and wholesale of products
• Key area's in Cocoa, Nuts, Grain, Cotton and Rice
• Key locations in Europe, Africa and Asia
• Produce 1/3 of the chocolate eaten in the UK
• 16 product platforms

Description

The role involves focusing on strengthening of Internal Control Environment.

The overall responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and appraising the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control
• Appraising the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating data and reports
• Probing current areas of value leakages and potential value losses, and proposing process improvements to counter them
• Responsible for planning, executing and completing audit fieldwork according to agreed schedule in consultation with the responsible Vice President, Internal Audit
• Conduct audits independently and cover audit areas ranging from operations (upstream, procurement, processing, sales, logistics, quality, etc.), financial & management accounting, statutory compliance, information technology, health & safety, etc
• Drafting, finalizing, discussing and circulating the Internal Audit Report and other audit documents. Follow-up with business functions on status of corrective actions
• Involvement in other IA control initiatives requiring interaction with multiple stakeholders, e.g. automated controls oversight, special projects and fraud investigations etc
• Engaging with key stakeholders to provide guidance and inputs towards improving the control environment
• Maintain high level of personal integrity and professionalism and also independence from auditees.

Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, CA or CPA, (CIA/ CISA certifications would be an advantage)

• Post qualification Internal Audit Experience of 4-6 years in a Multinational Company (Commodities, Agri, Dairy Industry, food processing or FMCG manufacturing experience preferred). Experience of working in business/commercial roles and/or cross-functional projects will be valued.

• Experience of working in and/or auditing in an SAP environment is an advantage.

• Prior experience of contributing towards setting up audit processes and controls is preferred

• Open for frequent travel - Travelling around 50-60% of the time

• Ability to work independently and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Job Offer

• Global role
• Complex audits due to complex business structure
• Support from The VP and Global Head of Audit
• Financial and Operational Audits
• Bonus circa 15-30%
• Private Medical
• Pension Plan
• Agri-commodities, FMCG, logistics, manufacturing
• City of London / Cenral London