Internal Audit Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Co-develop and maintain internal audit processes in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework, ensuring the organization's audit practices meet professional standards.
• Lead the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan.
• Collaborate with business management to define the scope and objectives for each audit, ensuring comprehensive risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Manage the relationship with outsourced internal audit service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services that align with organizational goals.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of audit work papers and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal audit standards
• Mentor and support the development of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
• Conduct internal reviews of business processes, risk management practices, and control frameworks, either independently or as part of a small team, delivering actionable insights to improve business operations.

Position Purpose

• Planning and delivering Internal Audits of operational and financial processes across the Brambles group.
• Providing independent, objective assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee and Management on the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes, risk management and control.
• Providing insightful, commercially focused Management recommendations.
• Providing guidance and direction to junior members of the IA team.

Major / Key Accountabilities

• Provide input into the rolling risk-based Internal Audit plan.
• Develop the scope and work programme for each audit in conjunction with Management and Internal Audit colleagues.
• Conduct and lead internal reviews of financial/business processes, risk management and controls whilst working individually or as part of a small team.
• Add value to the business by generating practical recommendations to improve business processes, risk management and controls.
• Provide insightful reports to the Audit & Risk Committee and Management on the findings of each audit, including Management responses and action plans.
• Follow up and report on key recommendations from previous Internal Audit reviews to ensure that the agreed action plans have been implemented.
• Conduct any commercial reviews, fraud investigations or special projects requested by Management or the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Conduct complex audits and provide leadership to less experienced team members when required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate post-graduate degree qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or other financial) are essential.
• Other Internal Audit, IT Audit or Risk Management qualifications (e.g., CISA) are highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience.
• Big 4 external audit / Internal Audit or prior Internal Audit experience is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in a Co-Sourced Internal Audit environment.
• Previous experience leading audit engagement teams.
• Experience of delivering programme assurance reviews is desirable.
• Comfortable with the use of data analytics to support Internal Audit reviews.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to handle complex audits with sensitivity and commercial acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adopt a collaborative approach with Senior Management while maintaining an independent viewpoint.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• High analytical, numeracy, communication and computer literacy skills.
• High integrity.
• Robust and politically sensitive judgment.
• Self-motivated – able to work towards agreed objectives with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Experience with TeamMate + is desirable.

Languages

• Essential: English

• Desirable: Spanish or Portuguese

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleAdaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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