JOB DETAIL
Internal Auditor Europe Africa and Middle East (EAME)
Location: Flexible
Salary: Competitive Salary Offered
Sector: Engineering / Electronics
Job Reference: 49000
Recruiter Name: Pureaudit
Recruiter Type: Consultancy
Date Posted: 31 May 2008
The unrestricted ability to travel within all countries within the region is essential.
The position is based in London, and exceptionally the position may be based in one of the international countries where the client is based and has an operation.
A position has arisen in the Internal Audit Department to cover the EAME Geographical Region for finance and risk management audits as part of the Internal Controls Review for the non-executive Directors.
This is a great opportunity for the professional auditor in a culturally diverse organization with expanding growth. This is a chance to impact and make a difference within a large complex and dynamic business.
Our client a rapidly growing FTSE 250 business is a leader in international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries. The client has presence in 110 countries and employs more than 18,000 people worldwide.
Our client is number three in the world in the sector with various business streams as number one with interesting and complex business streams.
The client is growing and has diverse international business through organic growth and acquisitions.
The position will require 50 % travel within EAME and occasionally outside of the region.
It is a high-level position and includes a high element of representing the Group Head Office and its values. It is expected that after two or three years the successful person would be considered for a promoted post within the Group.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Perform internal audits within EAME for all Divisions.
• Communicate (orally, written) control observations and recommendations to management; suggest and finalize action plans to effectively address control weaknesses.
• Prepare and issue audit reports to management.
• Perform follow -up where required.
• Conduct as required value added projects for the Group Head office.
• Assess internal controls, determine potential risks and perform audit tests, and coordinate audit projects.
Education, Skills and Experience
• Recognized accounting / audit qualification/ certification (CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, RA, or equivalent) or MBA
• Prior Internal Audit experience preferably within a global environment
• Fluency in English
• Ability to initiate and curry-out an effective audit program
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Ability to scope, plan and execute operational and financial audits
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (orally and written)
• Ability to travel for circa 50% of the time internationally
• A quick understanding of the complex nature of the business
• Able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines
• Able to influence senior management in order to extract information and gain credibility
Our client offers a salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market.
Our client promotes a culture where motivated customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment and reach their highest potential.
