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Group Internal Auditor (finance or operations)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Sodexo currently have a requirement for a Group Internal Auditor based from our London office.

This is a high profile role providing wide exposure to senior management, providing a unique opportunity to learn the company’s varied and diverse activities and has great opportunities for future career progression. The role would suit individuals from either a finance or operations background, exposure to project management would also be hugely beneficial. The Group Internal Audit team consists of 30 individuals based in Paris, London, Singapore and Washington DC. Over 30% travel is expected worldwide covering approximately 80 countries in which Sodexo operates.

In this role, the individual is expected to be an ambassador of risk management and the Internal Control Framework, fostering openness and trust and providing resources to individuals that will help them reduce risk.

Role Responsibility

 

All GIA team members may be assigned as Audit Leads.  In general, the Audit Lead assumes overall responsibility for

  • quality and timely completion of audit planning and preliminary risk assessment, as documented in the Risk and Planning Memo (RPM)
  • progress and quality of the fieldwork, including thorough implementation of the Audit Program
  • quality and timely completion of the Audit Report
 
  • Perform financial and operational audits by subsidiary, division, contract and processes (e.g., delegation of authority, finance, sales, legal, supply chain, Health & Safety, HR, marketing, IT) as approved by the audit committee.
  • Execute special audits as required by Group Chairman, Chief Operating Officers, or Chief Financial Officer, including participation in, fraud investigations, special assistance to subsidiaries, etc.
  • In general, the Auditor completes all work according to the requirements of Group Internal Audit, as delegated by the Audit Lead or Audit Manager, and seeks their advice and counsel to ensure a high quality output.

 

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Degree from a Business school
  • Financial or operations background with solid understanding of risks and internal control, preferably accounting qualification.
  • Ability to write persuasive and effective reports, clearly defining findings, causes and proposing practical recommendations.
  • Fluency in English as well as one or several other languages (e.g. Russian / Spanish)
  • Strong analytical skills: ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, to analyse information, to draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Continuous development on technical and business skills and knowledge, as well as soft skills
  • Be prepared to travel roughly 30% of the time worldwide
Desirable
  • Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) qualification
  • Good knowledge of Sodexo business (notably in the operations) OR solid grounding and practical international experience in auditing (either financial and/or operational) i.e., internal audit or external audit proven experience

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defense sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.  With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised, are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland

 

Salary Competitive Salary
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/RF1040/ZD
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 21 November, 2018
Job Category Finance
Business Unit UK Transversal Functions
Location London, England
Posted on 21 August, 2018

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