Group Internal Auditor

Intertek•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is searching for a Group Internal Auditor in our Group Internal Audit Department to join our global team, delivering finance and operational audits, within the Americas region and from time to time in other markets. The role will be based in Houston, TX. The Americas region covers markets across North, Central & South America and the Caribbean. The Internal Audit team at Intertek plays a key part in the overall governance and risk management of the company, providing an assurance framework for the systems of financial control, as well as advising in other core areas. The team is made up of 11 auditors, a manager and the Director of Group Audit. The team is organized in 4 hubs, and covers financial operations across 100 countries, and 20 different industries or business lines that service clients. A position has arisen in our Group Internal Audit Department to join our global team, delivering finance and operational audits, within the North America and LATAM regions. The role will be co-located with our US Finance Shared Service Centre in Houston. The role is part of the global team, with hubs in China, India and UK as well as USA, providing assurance across all geographies and operations of the Group. This includes Finance, HR, IT and Operations and will require adaptability and skills in many diverse areas.

Requirements

Strong graduate with a recognized Accountancy or Internal Auditing qualification
This position requires excellent communication and influencing skills, the ability to work on their own initiative, and above all, the determination to really make a difference at Intertek.
3-5 years of experience in internal or external auditing (Big 4/10 preferred) with multi-national experience an advantage
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to scope, plan and execute an effective audit
Build and foster relationships throughout the audit process demonstrating a high degree of credibility, with an ability to influence at a senior level
Some experience of the principles of IT auditing is an advantage
Ability to provide pro-active assurance in a dynamic and fast changing environment
Act as the “champion” for Audit across operational and project management teams
Excellent spoken and written English, other languages are an advantage

Responsibilities

Contribute to the audit assignment planning
Lead finance and operational audits within the region and on occasion further afield
Test the design and operating effectiveness of core controls, in line with standards set out by management
Make value added, practical recommendations that recognize commercial priorities
Use findings to support conclusions, recommendations and a grading which is appropriate for the business, and in the context of the overall group
Prepare and issue reports to management that influence change
Carry out follow up activities as required to ensure recommendations are implemented
Conduct special projects and assignments as required
Contribute to the development of a world class audit function
Engage and lead special department’s projects with the Internal Audit Manager