Lead Senior Auditor
Date: Apr 7, 2026
Location: Sant Just Desvern, B, ES, 08960
City: Sant Just Desvern State: Barcelona (ES-B) Country: Spain (ES) Requisition Number: 44302
Role Purpose
Being part of the Global Internal Audit team will allow you to:
* Generate a quantifiable return for the business by effectively leading a variety of risk‑based and management requested projects.
* Transform the function, strengthening its brand, through your participation on department initiatives designed to build talent, improve our services, and build productive stakeholder relationships.
* Heavily invest in your development, and the development of your colleagues, by actively engaging in the Global Internal Audit Development ProgramTM.
* Participate in other strategic business activities, as requested by management
Main Accountabilities
* Supervises audit seniors and staff auditors in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing memos, and preparing working papers.
* Supervises audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
* Supervises audit seniors and staff auditors in the identification, development and documentation of audit issues and recommendations.
* Interfaces directly with local management by leading opening and closing meetings for projects
* Reviews work papers and performs quality checks of work performed by staff auditors.
* Monitors and reports audit activity status to the Manager on a consistent and regular basis.
* Communicates the results of audit and advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to management.
* Develops and maintains productive auditee and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
* Identifies and evaluates the organization’s technology risk areas and provides key input to the development of the technology Audit Plan.
* Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co‑workers. Researches and stays current on emerging technology risks, controls and solutions.
* Provides, or assists in providing, training, coaching and guidance to Global Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other audit‑related issues.
Knowledge & Skills
* Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing technology principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices.
* Strong business and risk acumen.
* Fast learner on new processes and technologies and with the ability to leverage them for risk identification.
* Skills in supervising staff and directing work.
* Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
* Strong analytical, decision making and problem‑solving skills.
* Demonstrated leadership abilities, especially the ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to and drive change.
* Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
* Considerable skill in using Microsoft Office products (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word), ERP systems and audit tools.
* Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co‑workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
* Ability to work with global stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and working remotely, and with international travel requirements.
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics required.
* CPA / CA, CIA, or international equivalent.
* Five or more years of full‑time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including three years supervisory or project management experience.
* Industry knowledge or expertise in a relevant specialty area (e.g. IT, trading, engineering, etc.) a plus.
* Extensive knowledge of and skills in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices and management principles and preferred business practices.
* Excellent English skills required. Other foreign languages are a plus.
Job Segment
* Agricultural
* Audit
* Internal Audit
* Project Manager
* Recruiting
* Finance
* Agriculture
* Technology
* Human Resources
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