POSITION TITLE: Senior Internal Auditor EMEA

LOCATION: Liverpool

REPORTS TO: Internal Audit Manager EMEA

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our expanding international Internal Audit team. The ideal candidate will become a key member of a global team reporting up to the Internal Audit Head of EMEA and working with colleagues in the US and around the globe. This specific opportunity will reside in Europe.

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for managing and conducting internal audit tasks across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region with occasional trips to the Americas. The senior will engage with varying layers of leadership to evaluate day-to-day operations and financials and translate risks to big picture issues that directly impact the business and its customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete risk-based audit work with some coaching and limited supervision
• Lead and perform multiple tasks on assurance and advisory engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting in conformance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)
• Communicate internal audit potential findings in a timely and collaborative manner with process owners to develop creative and practical recommendations to remediate control deficiencies focused on root cause
• Creates workpapers that meet the audit evidence requirements
• Perform and document ‘walkthroughs’ and gain an understanding of various processes with limited supervision and coaching
• Coordinate with process owners to obtain an understanding of the information provided during the audit process
• Provide input to the development of audit project level risk assessment linked to the strategy of the business area and enterprise risk assessment
• Draft audit programmes based upon understanding the business and the key risks with some coaching and supervision
• Collaborate with the business to drive actions that are impactful, pragmatic, and achievable
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and across the business
• Coordinate with other assurance providers (second line of defence) as directed by the Head of EMEA or the VP of Internal Audit
• Work closely with the Head of Internal Audit (EMEA) to complete tasks assigned by the Director of Internal Audit
• Attend inventory counts with process owners.
• Use our online software ‘Onspring’ to document the audit information and sign off on completed work steps.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Functional Expertise

Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within discipline

• Business Acumen

Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or experience

• Problem Solving

Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyses information and standard practices to make judgements. Problems encountered require basic problem solving

• Leadership

No supervisory experience. Accountable for developing technical contribution

• Impact

Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

• Interpersonal Skills/ Influence

Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• This position will primarily interact internally with the VP of Internal Audit, the internal audit team, and various processes performers across Dole plc

• Occasionally, this position may need to work with external consultants that have been engaged to extend the internal audit team for a limited time

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of experience in external audit in a recognised firm or internal audit preferably in the FMCG industry
• Highly organised and confident in relation to working across varying locations on a frequent basis

• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Understand the concept of risk-based audit plans
• Manage time effectively and efficiently
• Conform with department policies, procedures and The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Highly effective questioning and listening skills
• Reflect aptitude for critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Proactively manage accountabilities and identify possible solutions to barriers
• Demonstrates an attention to detail

• Fluent in English and ideally another language such as Spanish, German, Dutch, Danish or Swedish
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Model ethical behavior and execute job responsibilities in an independent and objective manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Internationally recognized Professional Accountancy Qualification, e.g., ACCA, ACA, ICAS, CIMA
• Desire to obtain a relevant certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Would prefer bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or in the fields of agriculture, process improvement, engineering required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear

• Ability to be stationary and utilize a variety of office equipment for long periods of time

• Ability to travel independently

• The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) up to 12kgs

• WORK HOUR REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work beyond regular business hours

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Domestic and International travel up to 50% of the time

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

• N/A