PWe are strongApplus+ /strong, one of the world's leading testing, inspection and certification companies, with a presence in more than 65 countries on 5 continents and a team of more than 28,000 people. /ppbr/ppDuring the last years we have experienced a great development thanks to our human team that we consider to be a key and strategic piece in the development of our company. Would you like to be part of the project? /ppbr/ppWe are currently recruiting for the strongInternal Audit Director. /strongThe Director of Internal Audit will lead the Internal Audit function, ensuring robust systems of internal control, risk management, and compliance across the organization. This role provides independent assurance to the Board and Executive Management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls. /ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppbr/pulliLead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process, collaborating with key functions such as Finance, Compliance, IT, HR, Legal, HSE, Quality, and the Divisions. /liliEvaluate the organization’s risk management and governance frameworks, recommending improvements where necessary. /liliDevelop and oversee the implementation of strategic and annual audit plans, including budgeting for the Audit Unit. /liliLead the execution of performance, compliance, operational, processes, any cost and financial audits in line with professional standards. /liliAssess and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems across the organization and quality of the processes follow. /liliEnsure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and procedures, in all organizational areas and recommend corrective actions. /liliBenchmark the practices and processes followed in the organization to extract the best practices and guarantee the global implementation in the audit visits /liliResponsible to prepare the processes description and documentation needed to keep these best practices and disseminate them as a Group standard /liliConduct special investigations as requested by Management or the Board or special operational, financial or cost efficiency projects /liliPrepare and submit periodic reports, including the Annual Audit Report and quarterly updates on audit plan execution. /liliMonitor and report on the implementation of audit recommendations. /liliFoster the professional development of the audit team and contribute to the assessment of the performance of the personnel undertaking duties which fall within the scope of the internal audit programme. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongQualifications /strong /ppbr/pulliMaster’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or business administration area /liliMBA or equivalent qualification will be positively valued /liliPerfect level of English /li /ulpbr/ppstrongExperience Competencies /strong /ppbr/pulliMinimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role in similar positions and prior experience with a Big 4 firm. /liliTechnical knowledge in Internal Auditing (IPPF for Internal Auditing, COSO framework for internal control and risk management...), and data analysis tools. /liliStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. /liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. /liliAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advanced knowledge of Power BI and SAP will be positively valued. /li /ulpbr/ppFully availability to travel extensively worldwide /ppstrongLocation: /strongpreferable Barcelona (Bellaterra HQ), but open to other locations. /p