Internal Audit Director: FMCG

Job Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join as Associate Director, Internal Audit within our Corporate Audit Team. You will help the team achieve its mission, which is to deliver risk-targeted audit and advisory services that add value to the organisation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn about the business and will be responsible for leading key assignments (as required) but primarily for overseeing the planning, execution and co-ordination of audit assignments and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 testing across all areas of the business. You also ensure the overall quality of audit activity while assisting management in the effective use of internal controls. You will be required to build relationships with senior management and key personnel across the business. You will also deputize for the Director, Internal Audit as required, and be responsible for managing and developing a team of up to 7 direct and indirect reports. You will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of 2 supervisory level employees, exposing them to multiple aspects of the company, and challenging them as appropriate in preparation for advancement within the department and/or company; this will include providing feedback, talent and performance management, leadership, coaching, motivation and training. You will be the first point of contact for the day-to-day allocation of resources from our co-source partners and will work closely with our external auditors, E&Y, to co-ordinate, challenge, and execute work on their behalf. You will assist the Director, Internal Audit in meeting the staffing needs of the organisation, including recommending the allocation of audit and co-source resources to ensure the audit plan is appropriately executed; as well as, supporting and leading (as appropriate) the recruitment and retention of a highly talented and diverse workforce. Candidate Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills and demonstrate an advanced level understanding of financial, process, and control concepts. You have extensive previous audit experience - preferably from practice (Big 4 is a plus) or gained from working in internal audit within a multinational company. You will hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field, and/or one of the following professional qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CPA, CPMA, ACMA, or equivalent.