About Syngenta
Syngenta Group is one of the world's leading agricultural technology companies, with 59,000 people across more than 100 countries. We transform food production through regenerative agriculture, science-driven and technology-enabled solutions that help farmers improve productivity, fight climate change, and restore biodiversity while operating at the highest standards. Our four business units – Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Seeds, ADAMA, and Syngenta Group China – serve customers worldwide from a platform of global scale and local expertise.
Job Description
Group Internal Audit at Syngenta is evolving into a best‐in‐class, tech‐enabled, insight‐driven function that goes beyond traditional assurance to deliver high‐quality, risk‐based assurance and genuine business value. We are looking for a Senior Audit Manager who combines deep audit expertise with business acumen, digital fluency, and the ability to lead. The role delivers high‐quality audits while shaping modern internal audit in a global company.
Accountabilities
Audit Strategy and Planning
Execute on the internal audit vision, strategy, and operating model for an agile technology‐enabled function.
Co‐create internal audit plans in close collaboration with leadership, ensuring a forward‐looking risk assessment and a clear view of the business landscape.
Lead Audit Engagements End‐to‐End
Own the full audit lifecycle – planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow‐up – across strategic, operational, financial, technology, and compliance topics.
Deliver sharp, insightful audit reports with practical, forward‐looking recommendations that improve processes and controls.
Assess design and effectiveness of controls, identify root causes and emerging risks, and contribute to dynamic risk assessment by spotting trends and control gaps.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously and ensure timely, high‐quality delivery.
Ensure working papers, risk assessments, walkthroughs, and controls testing meet professional standards, and challenge conclusions when necessary.
Embed Digital and Data‐Driven Audit Practices
Apply data analytics, AI tools, and digital solutions to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight generation.
Champion continuous auditing approaches and support analytics adoption across the team.
Contribute to continuous improvement of audit planning inputs, testing templates, workpapers, and evidence‐linking tools.
Build Relationships and Influence Stakeholders
Develop trusted relationships with functional and business leaders across Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT, and beyond.
Partner with senior stakeholders to understand their priorities, risks, and opportunities, positioning internal audit as a strategic business partner.
Influence management action plans and follow through on findings with credibility and constructive challenge.
Develop People and the Function
Coach and develop audit seniors during engagements, setting high standards and sharing knowledge to build capability.
Contribute actively to audit methodology, quality assurance, integrated assurance initiatives, and the broader transformation of the function.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or a professional qualification (ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent).
8+ years in internal audit, external audit, risk, or consulting with a track record of leading complex, multi‐stakeholder engagements in a global organization.
Advanced knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and GIA‐aligned audit methodologies.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable influencing and challenging senior leaders.
Strong business and commercial acumen with strategic thinking capability.
Excellent project management discipline with high standards, ownership mindset, pace, and attention to quality.
Advanced analytical and problem‐solving skills.
Digital fluency: confident with analytics, automation, AI tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Growth mindset, curiosity, and genuine commitment to continuous learning.
Fluent in English.
Desired
Working knowledge of ERP systems – SAP/S4 HANA strongly preferred.
Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agro‐industrial sectors.
Exposure to AI solutions and practical applications in audit or finance contexts.
Experience contributing to organizational change or transformation initiatives.
Ability to operate autonomously and make sound decisions in ambiguous environments.
What We Offer
Hybrid working model.
Up to ~40% global travel, including occasional short‐notice trips.
Competitive compensation package.
Dynamic, international team and a genuine learning culture.
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
High‐quality working environment with home working flexibility.
Location
Madrid, Spain.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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