Senior Internal Auditor

Air Liquide•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Provide independent & objective assurance on the level of control over Group operations & organizational structures, by assessing the quality & effectiveness of Internal control, Risk Management & corporate governance systems. Ensure that audit assignments set out in the audit annual plan are carried out. Perform and lead risk based audits: process, internal control and financial reviews across the Americas; As mission leader, able to manage, supervise and coach other auditors in the Americas; Identify risks / weaknesses and make added value recommendations to Management to improve efficiency; Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to Entity and Cluster Management; Identify best practices and shares them across the Americas; Demonstrate a confident handling of audit tools and processes (work programs, risk analyses, added value reports, etc.); Establish constructive relationships with the audited Entities both during the audit missions and on an ongoing basis; Pro-actively and efficiently communicate with the Americas Internal Audit VP and other auditors to enhance consistency of approaches / standards; Ensure independence of audit and confidentiality of information received; Constructively improve audit standards and work programs; Promote internal audit as competent partner creating value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an engineering or business degree
At least 8 years experience of combined external and internal audit
Fluency in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese required
Working knowledge of Oracle ERP
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or foreign equivalent required
Excellent understanding of IFRS
Analytical and synthesis capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; at all levels, adapting the message to ensure clarity and understanding
Customer-oriented approach
Excellent team spirit
Able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints
25% Travel required
Free-thinking, innovative, and excellent problem solving skills
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fraud investigation and forensic accounting appreciated

Responsibilities

Provide independent & objective assurance on the level of control over Group operations & organizational structures, by assessing the quality & effectiveness of Internal control, Risk Management & corporate governance systems.
Ensure that audit assignments set out in the audit annual plan are carried out.
Perform and lead risk based audits: process, internal control and financial reviews across the Americas
As mission leader, able to manage, supervise and coach other auditors in the Americas
Identify risks / weaknesses and make added value recommendations to Management to improve efficiency
Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to Entity and Cluster Management
Identify best practices and shares them across the Americas
Demonstrate a confident handling of audit tools and processes (work programs, risk analyses, added value reports, etc.)
Establish constructive relationships with the audited Entities both during the audit missions and on an ongoing basis
Pro-actively and efficiently communicate with the Americas Internal Audit VP and other auditors to enhance consistency of approaches / standards
Ensure independence of audit and confidentiality of information received
Constructively improve audit standards and work programs
Promote internal audit as competent partner creating value.