Head of Internal Audit and Internal Controls

As Head of Internal Audit and Internal Controls, you will be reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and indirectly reporting to Chairman/President.

You are expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

To lead the internal audit and controls group to ensure a system of internal controls is in place to meet the control requirements of a publicly listed European entity and pass an annual audit by a Big4 audit firm.Co-ordinating and setting up internal auditing processes across the company, based on completing internal audit risk assessments.Developing and implementing key financial policies and procedures, with a regular process to assess, update, improve and communicate such policies.Supporting other departments policy and procedure development.Developing and getting agreement on the whole annual audit plan and calendar.Supervising and conducting independent audits, using internal and external resources.Conducting investigations on irregularities and errors.Drafting recommendations on corrective measures and following up implementation.Driving automation, system-based controls, and computerized audit techniques tomaximize efficiencyManaging the relationship with other external stakeholders, including third partyauditors and business partnersBe seen as business partner who provides solutions to the company especially with theCommercial organization.Be able to deal with Investors and senior management both internally and with partnerorganizations on all Control and audit matters. 

Who are we looking for?

A Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting and Finance related field.Recognized Accounting and Finance Professional Society qualification and membership,with accreditations in Audit.10+ Years senior experience with a multinational in the consumer products space.Experience in auditing Oracle NetSuite or other similar ERP systems, as well as consumerfacing CRM, eCommerce systems and websites, with data privacy requirements.Knowledge and experience in the Tobacco or other restricted products industries.