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Group Programme Assurance Senior Manager

London

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32431

Published date:

13-09-2024

Summary

ABF ROLE DEFINITION

Role Title : - Group Programme Assurance Senior Manager

Reports to: - Jennifer McGuire, Group Head of IT Audit and Programme Assurance

Role Purpose

Reporting into the Head of IT Audit and Programme Assurance, the Group Programme Assurance Manager is responsible for risk assessing and providing assurance across transformation within ABF. They will be responsible for working closely with, and providing independent assurance over, the key projects within the ABF businesses as well as providing support and programme assurance knowledge to Internal Audit.

Directly Supervises : -

Indirectly Supervises : -

Responsibilities/

Key Tasks

Undertake Project assurance activities (planning, fieldwork testing and reporting) as part of the IT Audit team.
Drive the coordination, execution, and collaboration of a consistent delivery of assurance work across the business. Ensure the Assurance Plan is delivered and working to tight deadlines.
Support the wider audit team in understanding and providing assurance over projects.

Support the Head of IT audit and Project Assurance with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a common approach and understanding of key deliverables.
Promote and lead best practice in risk and compliance management.
Engage with and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders within transformation on project best practice by utilising knowledge of the business and the governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks.
A degree of domestic and international travel will be required for the role.

Knowledge & Experience	Complexity & Creativity	Judgements & Decisions
Good working understanding of the project lifecycle and key project/programme management principles. Involvement in significant change programmes either in a programme delivery/governance capacity or project assurance capacity. Strong skills in risk management and understanding of the audit process.	Ability to assimilate a breadth of information and summarise. Experience in working in a complex global company with a high-level of transformation.	Strong skills in problem solving including basic data analysis skills using Excel. Ability to adapt style and approach to reflect cultural requirements.
Operational Responsibility	Contacts & Communication	Other
	Excellent written and spoken communication skills with experience of successfully influencing others, negotiating effectively, and winning over audiences with compelling and persuasive report and issue writing. Collaborative – able to work independently but also work as a team to deliver the best outcomes. Experience with influencing senior stakeholders.	Track record of understanding change management execution risk and delivery challenges. Must be able to give examples of practical exposure and understanding. Project Management and/or Internal Audit certifications- e.g. PRINCE 2, PMP, APMP, CIA

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IT Audit Manager

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32421

Published date:

13-09-2024

Internal Audit Manager

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32423

Published date:

03-09-2024

Summary

4Internal Audit Manager- London

About the company

S4Capital is a new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Founded in 2018, S4Capital has combined with more than 25 companies across the content, data & digital media and technology services sectors. In 2024, S4Capital further simplified its structure around two practices, Marketing services and Technology services, with a new brand name, Monks. The company is headquartered in London and is active in 32 countries with over 7,000 employees.

In 2022 S4Capital’s Internal Audit function was created using an outsource model in partnership with Deloitte. With the recent appointment of a Head of Internal Audit we are now looking to bring the function in house and create a best-in-class internal audit team to help drive business value through the next stage of our growth. This Internal Audit Manager position will be one of the first roles to be recruited and the successful candidate will be actively involved in shaping the new function. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a business of scale which is continuing to disrupt the advertising and marketing world and has a mission to ‘seize the decade’.

The Internal Audit Manager role is based at our office in Shoreditch. As a collaborative people-based business we would like the team to be in the office 2-3 days per week. Some international travel will be needed, approximately 20%.

About the job

The key responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager include:

In conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit, designing and implementing an internal audit methodology aligned to Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards.
Contributing to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
Managing the delivery of assigned audits to time, cost and quality. Taking ownership of audit delivery from planning through fieldwork to reporting, and obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders.
Reviewing the completion and quality of audit work performed by other team members to ensure that that controls have been appropriately tested and conclusions reached are supported.
Using your expertise to draft high quality audit reports that clearly articulate the issues identified and their impact on the business, along with SMART actions to address them.
Working with action owners and other relevant stakeholders to track the completion of all agreed actions, escalating any overdue actions as appropriate.
Taking an active role in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members as the function takes shape.
Once recruited, managing 1-2 direct reports in a small matrixed team. Developing talent, motivating, leading, and supporting team members to ensure skills, knowledge and professional experience are effectively shared and utilised.
Building and maintaining an effective stakeholder network across the organisation.
Contributing to a collaborative and professional work environment that encourages learning, innovation, and career development.
Fostering awareness of risk and control across S4Capital – encouraging a business culture that seeks continuous improvement in the management of risks and effectiveness of controls.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of internal audit best practice and regulatory requirements.
Ad hoc projects as and when required.

About the ideal candidate

An agile and robust mindset, able to work effectively in a world with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Experience in a fast growth (organic and M&A) organisation would be very beneficial.
Possess a professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, MBA, CMIIA or equivalent) or be a qualified internal auditor (CIA).
Technical expertise and knowledge of professional internal audit practices, governance, risk management and internal controls, with a strong track record of relevant audit experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrable ability to summarise and explain technical issues and solutions for a non-technical audience.
Experience of direct line management with a successful track record of motivating, leading, coaching, developing and performance-managing individuals or small teams.
Good knowledge of financial reporting standards, compliance programmes and risk assessment methodologies.
Previous professional experience of working in complex, international organisations is highly desirable.

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Senior Corporate Auditor

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32429

Published date:

22-08-2024

Internal Audit & Risk Manager

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32335

Published date:

09-08-2024

Summary

Job Description

Internal Audit & Risk Manager

Group Audit and Risk

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity.

Job Title: Internal Audit & Risk Manager

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit and Risk

Location: Chiswick with global travel

Band: Operational Delivery

Date: Feb 2023

Purpose of the position

A key member of the Group Internal Audit & Risk (IAR) team who provide independent, objective assurance designed to add value and improve BSI’s operations. The mission of the IAR team is to enhance and protect organisational value by taking a risk-based approach to providing objective assurance, advice, and insight. IAR helps BSI bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, processes and controls; facilitating the alignment of risk exposures to risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Establish risk-based audit programs and execute financial controls and non-financial audits, through planning, fieldwork and reporting phases
Produce well written, insightful reporting on audit engagements
Contribute to the continuing development and improvement of IAR’s ways of working, ensuring audit tools and procedures keep abreast of industry best practice
Identify resourcing requirements for audit engagements i.e. secondees/SMEs
Coach junior members of the team and secondees to IAR to ensure they deliver the right quality of work and continue learning, being the first line of review for large audits
Work alongside the business to ensure the timely closure of audit actions
Assist with committee reporting and development of the annual Audit Plan
Support the team objectives and promote a culture of continuous improvement
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with the team, leadership and management at all levels
Identify opportunities to create synergies with the second line of defense
Facilitate the risk management process; working closely with all areas of leadership (Exec & Leadership level) to continually review functional and principal risks in their areas.
BSI operates in 86 countries and this position involves at least 30% global travel.

Key Result Areas

Production of timely and high-quality Audit Reports
Ownership and follow up of management actions
Continuous improvement of IAR methodology

Key Performance Indicators

Delivering to the Audit timeline for planning, fieldwork and reporting
Identifying value-adding and credible observations
Maintaining independence
Feedback from key stakeholders
Feedback from the team

Organisation Structure

Person Specification

Attribute

Essential Criteria

(required to do the job)

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge and

Experience

(e.g. Type, level)

Educated to degree level with relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent).
Demonstrable PQE.
Proven internal audit experience with a strong understanding of best practice.
Experience of managing risk, through risk registers and working to ERM frameworks.

Understanding of best practice in areas of information security and health, safety and environment.

Skills and Abilities

(e.g. Teamwork,

IT, Communication,

Relationships)

Self-starter, able to work without close supervision
Ability to effectively plan/manage/prioritise work to meet objectives or multiple priorities/projects.
Excellent communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
High quality written reporting skills.
The ability to think with clarity, express ideas, and share information with a multitude of audiences.
Practical mindset to get beneath a finding to consider and present wider context and implications, to provide value and advice that comes from thorough understanding
Enthusiastic, demonstrating initiative and ability to work alone or part of a small team.
Strong stakeholder managements skills with an ability to establish an effective network with both internal and external stakeholders, including cross functional colleagues.
Able to engage and coaching colleagues from across the business

Exposure to best practice business processes would be an advantage
Proficiency in other languages

Personal Qualities /

Aptitudes

(e.g. Initiative, flexibility,

commitment, reliability)

Proactive and independent.
Takes ownership and accountability.
Agile and adaptable with a flexible mindset.
Resilient, confident and credible with strong attention detail.
A strong collaborator, influencer, listener, to build consensus and a constructive working relationship across the organisation.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence, and ability to influence a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Willingness to travel internationally with some weekends away from home (when restrictions allow)

BSI Excellence behaviours

Client-centric - We put the client at the centre of everything we do to deliver outstanding products and services.
Agile - In an ever-changing world agility is key not just in terms of actions but in terms of thinking creatively and finding new and better ways of doing things, so that we continue to exceed our clients’ expectations
Collaborative - To provide integrated solutions to our clients, we need to collaborate across the organization and act as One BSI.
Leadership Pledge – I will create an inclusive environment, care for the wellbeing of my team, develop the talent BSI needs for the future and contribute to BSI’s sustainable development goals

BSI evaluation code	BSI200
Workday position number	45000674
Central role profile name	Internal Audit & Risk Manager
Document date	Feb 2023

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Internal Audit Manager

D, IE

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32422

Published date:

02-08-2024

Summary

Internal Audit Manager – Business

Company Profile Flutter Entertainment is the world’s leading online sports betting and gaming operator, with annual revenues of >£9bn. We are a FTSE100 company, with a portfolio of leading international brands and operations such as; Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power, Betfair, tombola, PokerStars, Sportsbet, FanDuel, Sisal, Junglee and Adjarabet. Our vision is to be a global leader in online sports betting and gaming. Our purpose is to deliver a vibrant and safe sports betting and gaming experience to our customers around the world. Department Profile Flutter Entertainment Internal Audit function is a Group-wide function responsible for delivering the annual internal audit plan, promoting effective internal controls and risk management and providing guidance to the business on all aspects of internal audit, governance, risk management and business process improvements. Our Audit team currently comprises over 30 Auditors with diverse experience and skills and is well diversified in relation to gender, ethnicity and knowledge. We have a focus and commitment to value every member`s contribution. Role Purpose An opportunity has arisen for an Audit Manager to join the team. This role will help ensure internal controls are appropriately designed, operationally effective and aligned with Flutter objectives. The position involves planning, executing and reporting on a range of Internal Audit assignments. The position by its nature offers unique exposure to our high-energy business, its operations and people. It offers interesting and challenging work across a variety of engagements. For the right candidate, this role offers the potential for significant personal development and a strong career path in the business.

Accountabilities Audit Planning

• Involved in the overall audit planning process, attending stakeholder meetings and providing input into the audit plan

Audit Projects

• Leading the planning, preparation and completion of audit projects across the Group following defined quality standards and deadlines

• Setting and promoting high standards of audit work and ensuring high standard quality audit reports are delivered consistently

• Suggesting beneficial changes to audit methodologies and procedures

• Continuously communicating with Internal Audit Management on the progress of audit assignments

Audit Reporting and Follow Up

• Communicating and reporting audit findings to business management

• Monitoring management’s responses and implementation of agreed management actions

• Ensuring effective business changes are introduced as a result of audit findings

Stakeholder Engagement and Value Add

• Working as a partner to the business in identifying significant process and structure improvements to assist the business in meeting its corporate objectives

• Maintains and builds strong relationships within the team, auditees and management

• Providing value-adding advice and expertise on various aspects of risk management to all departments within Group

Data Analytics

• Analysing large amounts of data to make informed conclusions using CAATs (Computer- Assisted Audit Techniques)

• Leading audits where data analytics testing is a key element of the review Travel

• Candidate required to occasionally travel. Approximately 15-20%.

Experience Credentials

• Educated to degree level

• 5-7 years experience Knowledge of Controls

• Advanced understanding of internal controls, including proper design and implementation Experience

• Experience in the gambling sector or a similar highly regulated environment would be an advantage

• Experience in planning, managing and delivering audits from Big 4 or similar

• Experience or aptitude for using data analytics tools and techniques would be a distinct advantage

Capabilities General

• Good analytical and technical skills

• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) to all levels of management and write meaningful reports and presentations

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality results in line with audit timelines

• Highly motivated, proactive and able to work on own initiative

• Works well as part of a team Audit and Compliance Understanding

• Advanced ability to identify issues and associated risks, and provide practical solutions to a wide range of audit issues

• Capability to understand the complex regulatory environment in the gambling sector Stakeholder Management

• Ability to influence change at all levels of management

• The ability to establish and develop establish strong working relationships

Data Analytics

• Identifies opportunities for the use of data analytics

• Can clearly communicate data and analytics to both data and non-data savvy stakeholders in the context of the business

• Ability to draw interpretations from data visualisations and to integrate data visualisation into work

Benefits The Fun Stuff

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Sharesave scheme

• Hybrid working model

• Uncapped Holiday Allowance (yes, you heard right)

• Health and wellbeing with free classes (yoga, boot camp, football, swimming etc.)

• Ministry of Fun, who organise cool events throughout the year, like Bingo Loco

• Pizza & drinks Thursdays

• A clear career progression

• Global mobility across all locations

• Secondment opportunities within the business The Boring Stuff

• Pension scheme

• Life insurance

• Health insurance

• Internal training opportunities

• Annual personal self-development fund

• There is more, but we won't go on...

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Internal Audit Manager

Slough, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32416

Published date:

16-07-2024

Summary

Role Profile - Internal Audit Manager Job Title: Internal Audit Manager Reports to: Senior Internal Audit Manager Location: Slough, UK

To undertake assignments globally with certain level of focus on Corporate providing an independent appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal controls across functions, capability centres, Global Business Units, operational, financial, and other business areas. To promote the profile of Internal Audit through the sharing of best practices and working closely with senior management across the business.

The role will involve a wide variety of projects with exposure to all functional areas in the business including corporate,

commercial, factory, function audits and ad hoc assignments. This will ensure excellent exposure to a wide range of

the Group’s activities and processes and provide an excellent opportunity for future progression within the Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The smooth running of the central Internal Audit Office to include the provision of accurate and timely

reporting to the Audit Leadership Team, Group Audit Committee and Management.

• Responsible for the preparation and review of the quarterly Audit Committee papers, monthly management

reporting, and IA dashboards.

• A consolidated resourced Group Internal Plan – produced and published annually and continually updated in

partnership with the Audit Leadership Team.

• To lead and be accountable for the planning and execution of risk based audits across functions, capability centres, Global Business Units, operational and financial audits under the guidance of the Internal Audit Senior Manager and Global Internal Audit Director.

• Prepare and agree summary reports of findings and recommendations, focusing particularly on areas of

business risk, control weakness and operational efficiency enhancements.

• Pro-actively collaborate with management across the business, co-source partners and peer organisations to

provide key business insight to the Global IA and Management Teams.

• Drive continuous improvement of the Internal Audit ways of working ensuring alignment with the Institute of

Internal Auditors Global Standards, UK Code of Practice and Reckitt’s Internal Audit Charter.

• Partnering with Reckitt 2nd line assurance functions to continuously improve the integrity of the control

frameworks across the 1st and 2nd lines of defence.

• To undertake follow up of significant recommendations to ascertain whether improvement actions have been

implemented.

• Continually drive the adoption across the Global team of the use of data analytics in the planning and execution of audits.

• To be involved in business projects or ad hoc assignments, contributing risk and control expertise together with analytical and investigative skills.

• To continually manage, develop, coach and support your team.

• Manage external service providers and co-source partners.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

A qualified accountant with >7 years post qualification (CA/CPA/ACA/ACCA) and at least 2 years people/team

management experience in a major international organization and/or large accounting practice. You will preferably

have FMCG/Consumer Health experience.

A strong understanding of technical accounting with extensive experience in internal audit, risk and internal controls,

and a well-developed commercial, financial, and manufacturing awareness.

Solid understanding of developing / innovating ‘Leading’ Internal Audit processes, systems, and practices.

Role Profile - Internal Audit Manager Ability to engage and influence stakeholders and manage cross functional projects, with a track record of delivery.

Comfortable working with ERP’s and the latest technologies to interrogate and report -JDE/SAP/Power BI experience.

Previous experience performing data analytics.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The candidate will be a ‘hands on’ highly motivated self-starter and team player who, in line with Reckitt core values, is achievement-focused and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Time management / organisation skills are essential. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key, as well as string analytical skills. Ability to communicate confidently with senior management and the wider team in a multi-cultural environment, with

clarity and precision, both written and verbally. This includes tenacity, tough-mindedness, and ability to influence and

motivate others to achieve results.

Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams.

Sound business and technical acumen, with the ability to navigate a complex organisation effectively and analyse

complex situations to make informed decisions on appropriate corrective and convince others to act.

Not afraid to respectfully tackle conflict or confront others when problems occur and has the ability to communicate

difficult messages in a balanced way and work with all levels of management.

Reckitt is a global business and candidates are required to travel up to c.25%.

The business language in Reckitt is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages is

advantageous.

Why Reckitt? A career in IA at Reckitt provides an excellent platform to further your career internationally. The nature of the work allows you to rapidly build an international network and gain exposure to all areas of the business. There are IA alumni working across the world, including the UK, Singapore, US in a variety of roles.

Exposure to senior stakeholders Management at Reckitt are highly engaged in the audit process, meaning there is regular exposure to senior stakeholders across the business, from the country and regional management during the audit up to GBU and Corporate leadership. IA is a valued function at Reckitt and management are fully engaged in remediation and process improvement.

Commercial experience Particularly for candidates coming from practice looking for a finance role, internal audit is a great stepping stone to build up the relevant commercial experience. Even if coming in from business it allows you to gain access to wider business functions that you have not previously had experience of.

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Senior Internal Auditor - Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32406

Published date:

23-05-2024

Summary

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Position Overview

CRH Group Internal Audit is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Internal Auditor. The ideal applicant will work as part of a team responsible for achieving better efficiencies, optimizing our performance and growth through improving the operational and financial risk management of CRH. The successful candidate will build relationships with the various companies and cultures across CRH worldwide. To be effective, the candidate must be capable of thinking through and improving complex business processes, both financial and operational.

The auditor role provides an excellent opportunity for learning about business and for career development both within the IA team and also within the CRH group.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Individually or working as part of a team, plan and carry out multi scope reviews of operational and financial controls

• Devise practical solutions, offer advice and guidance and co-ordinate the reporting of issues that arise during audits/reviews to promote improvements to risk management and internal processes

• Use audit software to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audits • Carry out special project work as required • Liaise and build relationships with senior group and operating company management on issues and

solutions

Individual Competencies

You are able to:

• Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals

• Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

https://www.crh.com/about-crh/at-a-glance

• Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. • Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objective

Key Functional Competencies

You possess the following:

• Excellent financial and analytical skills • Professionalism, mobility, initiative, commitment and objectivity • Highly motivated and able to work proactively in a changing environment • Fluent English both verbal and written. Another European language desirable • Willingness to travel to our companies

Experience / Education

You are/have:

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience • 3-5 years’ experience in a large accounting firm or similar accounting/business experience • Experience in SOX, corporate governance, internal controls evaluation, compliance and substantive

testing • Full clean driving license is essential

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion • Highly competitive salary package • Secondary benefits including medical benefits and tax saver schemes • Group retirement savings program • Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes • Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

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Senior Internal Auditor - Dublin

D, IE

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32405

Published date:

23-05-2024

Summary

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Position Overview

CRH Group Internal Audit is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Internal Auditor. The ideal applicant will work as part of a team responsible for achieving better efficiencies, optimizing our performance and growth through improving the operational and financial risk management of CRH. The successful candidate will build relationships with the various companies and cultures across CRH worldwide. To be effective, the candidate must be capable of thinking through and improving complex business processes, both financial and operational.

The auditor role provides an excellent opportunity for learning about business and for career development both within the IA team and also within the CRH group.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Individually or working as part of a team, plan and carry out multi scope reviews of operational and financial controls

• Devise practical solutions, offer advice and guidance and co-ordinate the reporting of issues that arise during audits/reviews to promote improvements to risk management and internal processes

• Use audit software to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audits • Carry out special project work as required • Liaise and build relationships with senior group and operating company management on issues and

solutions

Individual Competencies

You are able to:

• Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals

• Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

https://www.crh.com/about-crh/at-a-glance

• Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. • Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objective

Key Functional Competencies

You possess the following:

• Excellent financial and analytical skills • Professionalism, mobility, initiative, commitment and objectivity • Highly motivated and able to work proactively in a changing environment • Fluent English both verbal and written. Another European language desirable • Willingness to travel to our companies

Experience / Education

You are/have:

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience • 3-5 years’ experience in a large accounting firm or similar accounting/business experience • Experience in SOX, corporate governance, internal controls evaluation, compliance and substantive

testing • Full clean driving license is essential

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion • Highly competitive salary package • Secondary benefits including medical benefits and tax saver schemes • Group retirement savings program • Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes • Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

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Senior Internal Auditor - Spanish Speaking

Canary Wharf, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

32401

Published date:

14-05-2024

Summary

Location

London - One Canada Square, Level 26

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Internal Audit (IA) is an independent, objective assurance and consulting function established within Brookfield Asset Management with teams of audit professionals based in Canada, USA, Brazil, UK, India, and Australia. The Department provides internal audit services to Brookfield Asset Management and its publicly listed affiliates.

Working under the direction of the Director, Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor’s role will be focused on Brookfield’s portfolio of companies in Europe, and focus on specific platforms such as property, renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity, or insurance. The focus of the role will include execution, or oversight and project management, of internal audit and advisory engagements at Brookfield’s European portfolio companies within those platforms. Typical responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Delivering audit and advisory engagements, including planning engagements, performing or supervising fieldwork, reviewing workpapers, drafting audit reports, and ensuring compliance with IIA methodology
Drafting clear and concise workpapers and deliverables that demonstrate a risk-first, critical thinking and analytical mindset
Writing clear, concise and constructive findings and audit reports to present results across the portfolio, based on facts, severity and potential risk impact
Executing follow-up procedures to assess the adequacy of implemented recommendations
Researching key risks and regulations, and developing planning materials, to effectively communicate the objective, scope, approach, and results of engagements to the Director, Internal Audit, and senior management within Brookfield and its portfolio companies (including C-suite)
Approaching audit and advisory engagements from a commercial mindset, focused on risk and impact to both portfolio companies and Brookfield’s strategic goals
Assisting the Director in managing the broader portfolio company audit teams, by:
- Coordinating with colleagues, second line functions, and portfolio companies to perform risk assessments of existing and new companies to develop annual audit plans that cover key risks
- Onboarding new portfolio company audit teams to understand Brookfield expectations for consistent reporting and oversight
- Providing oversight to portfolio companies and third-party assurance providers to assist in audit project scoping, managing timelines, reviewing conclusions and remediation plans and reporting to management at Brookfield and portfolio companies
Keeping regional and global IA teams informed about audit plan progress, remediation of findings and changes to key risks
Maintaining departmental standards and quality of audit engagements in line with department audit procedures and the IIA Standards across the portfolio
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinating with global colleagues on department initiatives and projects

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field
Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Fluency in English and either Spanish, or French
At least 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, risk management or relevant industry expertise
Willing to travel – approximately 10-20% based on business needs
Willing to work fulltime in an office environment at the Brookfield London office (Canary Wharf)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, global collaborative environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demands and communication styles
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with global teams and cultural differences
Proactive in both managing workload and professional development
Strong written (documentation of work and reports) and verbal (interviewing process owners, presentation of findings) communication skills. including with senior stakeholders

Experience in the following is preferred:
- Big 4 audit, risk or compliance, including experience with managing multiple clients
- Asset management sector, particularly in understanding risks at acquired companies
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, testing, and implementation
- working with international colleagues or clients preferred
- working in Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure or Energy sectors
- data analytics auditing techniques and visualization tools preferred

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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