EMEA Internal Auditor

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Global Internal Audit (GIA) is an independent function whose primary mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.

As an EMEA Internal Auditor you will be part of the EMEA Hub Internal Audit team (8 resources, international team). Based at the CEVA Global Head Office in Marseilles you will report to the Internal Audit Manager for Europe & MEA Regions which in turn reports to the Director of Internal Audit & Investigation, Risk and Internal Control.

You will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements across EMEA in accordance with the annual audit plan. The annual plan includes reviews of various types (operational, financial, compliance, IT) and perimeters (legal entities, corporate functions, operational sites, projects). This will allow you to obtain a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the group and business in a relatively short timeframe.

You will be traveling around 30% of your working time, and when not on a business trip you will be able to work from home up to 2 days per week.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Execute (and lead) audit engagements of various types in accordance with the annual audit plan and specific requests from stakeholders.
• Audit Preparation: i) retrieve & analyze data and applicable policies, ii) perform focused interviews to develop a risk-based audit working program adapted to the scope and objectives of the assigned review.
• Audit Fieldwork: Perform interviews, controls and analytical tests in accordance with the developed audit working program and group internal audit methodology. Draft and share with auditees the audit preliminary conclusions.
• Audit Reporting: Drafting the audit report outlining the issues and gaps identified. For all findings, the report will include detailed root cause analysis, associated risks and recommendations. Remediation action plans proposed by the auditees will also be included.
• Audit Debriefing: Debrief local and top management (up to CEO) as needed.
• Audit Follow-up: Regular follow-up of action plans agreed with auditees to ensure risks related to the identified gaps are under control.
• As mission leader: in collaboration with the Hub Internal Audit Manager, define the audit’s scope and schedule in accordance with the objectives. Define and assign to each auditor a part of the audit work scope. Coordinate and monitor the progress of the audit works for the whole audit team to ensure audit objectives are met (schedule and scope). Be the primary interface for both the Hub Internal Audit Manager and Auditees from the audit preparation to the follow-up phase.
• Audit Methodology: identify and propose changes and improvements to the internal audit methodology (e.g., test, deliverables) to ensure the audit approach is adapted to the evolution of the internal and external contexts (e.g., deployment of new IT operational systems, enforcement of new regulations)

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Master of Science in Economics or Engineering.
• At least 3 years of working experience in internal audit of multinational groups or external audit (international audit firm).
• Exposure to international environment (short- or long-term assignments)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Rigorous, with a focus for detail. Able to take a step back and identify the wider picture.
• Great team player with the ability to take the initiative and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on-time.
• Fluency in English is mandatory (both written and oral.
• Fluency in a second language among the following is required: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German or Italian.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Audit related professional certifications are highly appreciated: CIA, CPA (or equivalent) CISA.
• International experience during the academic period is a plus.
• Experiences in functions other than audit (either operational or support functions).
• In particular, any experience “close to the business” in an operational entity is highly appreciated.
• Knowledge of Contract Logistics and/or Freight Management is an advantage.
• Proficiency in excel and data analysis.
• Fluency in a 3rd language, is highly appreciated.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.

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