Our Client is a large multi-purpose co-operative engaged in a wide range of activities including dairy processing, liquid milk distribution, animal feed milling, retail stores, garden centres, livestock marketing as well as sports nutrition It employs over 700 people directly and provides jobs for many others in transport, distribution and services.
Opportunity:
Our Client is currently recruiting for the position of Internal Auditor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the internal audit function of the group.
Responsibilities:
· Preparing an Annual Internal Audit Plan to present to the Audit Committee, based on a risk assessment including tasks, assignments and timelines for completion
· Plan and execute audit assignments to verify compliance with corporate policies
· Conduct internal audits and special reviews to provide assurance regarding the existence and effectiveness of financial, operational, and/or technology internal controls.
· Prepare formal written reports to management summarising audit results and make recommendations regarding acceptable solutions for strengthening controls to address issues or gaps identified.
· Plan and action follow-up to ensure adequate remediation of control issues identified.
· Assist management in developing controls and best practice.
· Manage annual risk assessment project for the Group.
· Within the business there are ongoing operational and system related projects. It is likely that candidates will be asked to lead or participate in the management of these projects, and also to assist with company secretarial returns
Qualifications and Experience required
· Candidate should be a fully qualified member of a recognised accountancy body, gained within the auditing department of a large accounting firm or within the Internal Audit function of a large group.
Candidate Profile
· Ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting with senior management across the organisation. They should have the capability to analyse sections of the business and decide on the type of audit necessary, and to recommend sensible and workable solutions.
· Role requires the ability to challenge established practices and policies.
· Should be confident and comfortable making presentations to senior and middle management.
· Intellectual curiosity, passion to add value and creative thinking are competencies that will enable success in this role.
· Full clean drivers’ licence and own transport required.
Please email Stephen.Maguire@charteredaccountants.ie in confidence to apply or with any queries you might have about the role.
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