Internal Audit General Manager - Global Shipping Company
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £80000 - £90000 per annum + Bonus, Private Medical and other
- Closing date
- May 18, 2021
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- Job Role
- Internal Auditor
- Sector
- Logistics
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Leading the internal audit function for a Global shipping company. Managing the Europe & Africa region and managing 2 team members based in London.
Client Details
Our client is an extremely complex organisation with operations across Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Africa.
They are leader within the shipping and logistics industry with businesses operating within an array of areas such as; energy transportation, car transportation, windmills, air freight, container shipping and real estate.
They have strong governance high on their agenda encompassing internal audit, risk management as well as ESG.
As an organisation they are hold audit in a service provision and partnering position, ensuring that audit is there to build working relationships with the business in order to uphold best practice
Description
To lead, promote and conduct Internal Audit Activities across the European and African region of the global business
To lead and manage the Internal Audit Team in the delivery of high-quality audits
To support regional and local managers on special projects
To foster a culture of continuous improvement within the audit function to provide a high quality service to the business
To attend annual IAC Meetings and develop and implement new Audit initiatives
To establish and develop Quarterly Internal Audit Follow-up Committee meetings
To carry out special projects such as Fraud and IT System Implementations
Profile
Qualified with post qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, MIIA, CIA or equivalent)
Demonstrable management experience
Demonstrable Internal Audit knowledge, having worked in a senior leadership position
Appreciation of the complexity of Audits of Joint Venture Partnerships
Appreciation of matrix-ed business structures operating on an international scale
Ability to be pragmatic whilst also balancing diplomacy when influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders
Ability to write clear and concise Audit Reports and Presentations
Prior Board reporting exposure
Willingness to travel and undertake International Audit and Consulting Assignments amounting to approximately 35% of the time.
Experience within shipping/logistics is be useful but not essential
Job Offer
This is a brilliant opportunity to challenge yourself within a complex, matrix-ed, international organisation
The role will provide you with autonomy and the opportunity to direct the internal audit function
You will work with and manage an experienced team of auditors
Company Benefits include:
- 7% pension contribution
- Private medical with the potential to add dependants
- Discretionary bonus
- Cycle to work schemes
- Employee assistance program
- Season ticket loan
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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