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Interim Head of Internal Audit - International Brewery

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Surrey
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
18 Dec 2019
Reference
14062901/001

Job Details

Reporting into the CFO & the board, providing assurance that the major risks challenging the Group's objectives are understood and managed.

Client Details

Our client is a global beverage company. Employing circa 2,000 people, they are a leader in the super premium beers, ales, craft lagers and cider markets. Owning leading brands wich are household names.

They are also the owners of eight world-class brewing and production facilities with commercial operations in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Netherlands, the USA and Canada, as well as having a global distribution network that serves EMEA and Lat-Am.

Description

  • Meet customer needs by providing independent and objective assurance and consulting activity to add value to the organisation.
  • To ensure that internal audit activity is independent and all internal auditors are objective when performing their work.
  • To develop and maintain a quality assurance program designed to achieve compliance with standards and code of ethics issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
  • To effectively manage Internal Audit resources.
  • Report to the CFO and Audit Committee with an additional reporting line to the General Manager of the Audit Section.
  • The Head of Internal Audit leads the audit and risk management capabilities, ensuring that all requirements, as outlined by the Company, are fully complied with to support the Board and Audit Committee in their risk management responsibilities.
  • Coordination of risk management activities and preparation of the consolidated risk register.
  • Coordination of the J-SOx requirements.
  • Coordinates and facilitates the preparation of Audit Committee Reporting, ensure its timely submission and presents it in the relevant forums.

Profile

  • Thorough knowledge of leading practice audit procedures, including risk-based planning techniques and methods.
  • Understanding of control process methodologies (COSO, COCO).
  • Understanding of corporate risk management frameworks.
  • Thorough knowledge of risk management requirements as set out in various Governance codes (such as UK Corporate Governance Code, King III (SA) and ISO 31000) and of various types of risk dynamics.
  • Knowledge of the UK corporate governance environment, and some exposure to requirements in other jurisdictions (including Sarbanes-Oxley).
  • Educated to degree level, preferably in accounting, business or a related field.
  • Professional accountancy ACA, and / or auditing qualification ie CIA.
  • Internal Audit experience gained within an international group or Big 4 accounting firm.
  • Strong track record of influencing management at all levels and effecting value added business change with extensive experience of reporting audit findings to different levels of management.

Job Offer

  • Interim Head of Internal Audit Opportunity
  • Surrey base
  • International organisation
  • 20% International travel
  • Fantastic working environment

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years. We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms. Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf. Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise: • Industry and commerce • Financial services • Public and not-for-profit • Taxation • Specialist markets • Treasury • Newly qualified ACA Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process” Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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