Senior Internal Audit Manager

at  Huhtamaki Group

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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.
We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in managing Internal Audit (IA) engagements, primarily across Europe and North America, but with responsibilities extending globally. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of internal audit, internal controls, ERP systems, and risk management frameworks, coupled with excellent communication and leadership skills.
You will preferably be based in our Global Headquarters in Espoo, Finland. Other locations can also be discussed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage IA Engagements: Oversee and execute internal audit engagements, focusing on Europe and North America.
• Global Field Work & Reporting: Participate in and lead fieldwork and reporting activities on a global scale, ensuring thorough and accurate audit processes.
• Advisory Leadership: Provide expert advice on internal controls and ERP projects, driving improvements and efficiencies.
• Development of IA Tools: Create and enhance Group IA tools for internal control testing and perform annual control inquiries and reporting.
• Follow-Up: Continuously monitor and follow-up on recommendations and defined mitigation actions to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Annual IA Plan: Contribute to the preparation of the annual risk-based Internal Audit plan and reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Whistleblower Cases: Participate in the investigation and resolution of whistleblower cases related to internal controls as necessary.

To be successful in the role, you will require the following Education, Experience & Skills:

• University degree in Industrial Management, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Information Technology.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit, internal controls, business process/ERP development, and/or risk & assurance services. Strong knowledge of business management, processes, and customer needs.
• Experience with internal control and risk management frameworks, internal audit processes, and analytical tools.
• Willingness to travel globally with the Huhtamaki IA team.
• In-depth understanding of various ERP systems, particularly Oracle processes and controls.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Proven experience in internal audit leadership, project management skills, and the ability to set the scope and engagement plan, lead, and participate in internal audit fieldwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of the organization, from auditees to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CA/CPA are a merit. A strong desire to achieve CIA certification if not already obtained.
• Experience in the Packaging or Food Industry is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Employees at the center: As part of our 2030 Strategy we are committed to building a high-performance workforce and in doing so strive to be the best workplace for our employees – employees safety and wellbeing is our top priority
• Development opportunities: We care for each other – and want our talent to thrive and develop
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation. We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviors which are reinforced by our policies and practices.

Please send your CV and application through the link no later than Sunday 1st September 2024. For more information, please contact Petri Kaunismaa, Head of internal Audit, +358 (0) 50 545 8969, during August 19 to August 30, 9:00-16:00 EET.
Join us to shape the future together

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage IA Engagements: Oversee and execute internal audit engagements, focusing on Europe and North America.
• Global Field Work & Reporting: Participate in and lead fieldwork and reporting activities on a global scale, ensuring thorough and accurate audit processes.
• Advisory Leadership: Provide expert advice on internal controls and ERP projects, driving improvements and efficiencies.
• Development of IA Tools: Create and enhance Group IA tools for internal control testing and perform annual control inquiries and reporting.
• Follow-Up: Continuously monitor and follow-up on recommendations and defined mitigation actions to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Annual IA Plan: Contribute to the preparation of the annual risk-based Internal Audit plan and reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Whistleblower Cases: Participate in the investigation and resolution of whistleblower cases related to internal controls as necessary

To be successful in the role, you will require the following Education, Experience & Skills:

• University degree in Industrial Management, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Information Technology.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit, internal controls, business process/ERP development, and/or risk & assurance services. Strong knowledge of business management, processes, and customer needs.
• Experience with internal control and risk management frameworks, internal audit processes, and analytical tools.
• Willingness to travel globally with the Huhtamaki IA team.
• In-depth understanding of various ERP systems, particularly Oracle processes and controls.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Proven experience in internal audit leadership, project management skills, and the ability to set the scope and engagement plan, lead, and participate in internal audit fieldwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of the organization, from auditees to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CA/CPA are a merit. A strong desire to achieve CIA certification if not already obtained.
• Experience in the Packaging or Food Industry is advantageous