Senior Manager, Group Internal Audit - Dublin or Amsterdam

at  CRH Group Services Ltd

POSITION OVERVIEW

CRH Group Internal Audit (IA) is currently recruiting for the position of Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work as part of a global team responsible for working with the business to optimize performance and growth through improving the operational, financial and IT controls and risk management of CRH.
Working in CRH’s global Third Line of Defence function, the Internal Audit Senior Manager will manage the delivery of independent assurance services to the business to ensure the development of a robust control framework across all aspects of the organization. The Internal Audit Senior Manager will oversee the assigned audit team and manage team members’ performance to deliver on short and long-term objectives by creating an engaged team and work environment that promotes trust and mutual respect, aimed at maximizing team members’ potential.
The successful candidate will proactively engage with key stakeholders (internal and external) to build relationships and work to achieve desired outcomes. To be effective, the candidate must be capable of assessing (and anticipating) risk and thinking through, challenging, and identifying ways to improve complex business processes.
The Internal Audit Senior Manager role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about CRH’s business. Many of IA’s alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers within CRH in a wide variety of functions.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Audit Execution and Department Operations: Lead and direct the activities of the integrated Internal Audit teams to ensure adequate audit coverage is provided to the organisation.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES

• 10 years+ progressive audit experience (including time at manager level or above)
• 6+ years of leadership experience either in industry or professional services.
• Holds a relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACA, CA, CIA etc.)
• Advanced understanding and working knowledge of risk, corporate governance, compliance (SOX) and internal control requirements/ good practice
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation, conflict management and resolution skills
• Managing, developing, and mentoring a diverse high performing team
• Solid project management skills with an ability to prioritize relevant tasks and network and influence multiple stakeholders
• Experience leading large/complex functional projects with a view to improving control and governance standards
• Reporting to and working with senior level management
• Experience of leading/ working on cross functional projects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The position may require work outside of normal business hour