**Del Monte is an international Group offering a variety of wholesome and nutritious products essential to a healthy lifestyle.**
**It is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, as well as leading producer and distributor of prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages and snacks (Prepared Foods Business).**
**The Group is established in more than 60 countries and has nearly 40,000 employees worldwide.**
Del Monte is looking for a _**Sr Auditor, Internal Audit**_, on a **permanent contract**, from **ASAP**.
**This position will be based in Barcelona (Spain), Lisboa (Portugal), Milano (Italy).**
Under the supervision of the Senior Director Regional Internal Audit, also based in our Europe & Africa Region, you will manage the internal audit process, such as:
- Prepare work papers/reports based upon audit results, audit documentation, and agreed management action plans defined to address observations noted;
- Maintain business management and audit leadership timely informed on audit progress, including road blocks, and observations via update meetings and closing conferences.
- Update Audit Manager and Zone Audit Director as needed on audit progress and potential issues in a timely manner.
- Be part a integral Internal Audit Competency Center of selected business process. As such, work closely the Internal Audit Manager/Director responsible for the area of expertise to analyze issues with global/regional/local impacts, develop trend analysis and compile best practices to be shared through the organization for adoption.
- Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of actions implemented to address audit issues.
- Determine compliance with established company’s policies and Sarbanes Oxley legislation;
- Effectively communicate audit observations via update meetings and closing conferences with management personnel.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing by adopting appropriate communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization and remaining open to disagreement or new ideas.
- Articulate understanding of business areas under review, and demonstrates thorough test work and solid rationale for potential audit issues.
- Update Global Internal Audit Lead/Manager and Global Internal Audit Director as needed on audit progress and potential issues in a timely manner.
Leadership:
- Develop an open and honest working relationship with those being audited and maintain a professional approach at all times.
- Share best practices, tools and testing methodologies with other team members, and contribute to departmental projects.
- Displays leadership and project management skills to complete quality work on time with budgeted resources.
This list is not exhaustive.
**REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Undergraduate degree in Finance/Business Administration, Accounting and/or in Computer Science, MIS, or other relevant field;
- 4 plus years professional experience in an audit related role within a Big-4 accounting firm and/or large corporation’s internal audit department preferred. Additional finance experience would be a plus;
- General knowledge of risk/control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) required;
- A professional accounting/audit certification (CPA, CIA, etc.) or IT (CISA, CIA, CISM, etc.) certification preferred. If not certified, a certification (CIA, CISA) will be expected within one to three years of joining the department;
- FMCG/Manufacturing experience preferred;
- Sarbanes-Oxley experience preferred;
- US GAAP/IFRS experience preferred;
- SAP/Oracle or major ERP knowledge preferred;
- Goal-oriented and outgoing with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to think and work analytically;
- Ability to develop strong and lasting relationships with all levels of management;
- Willingness to travel (50%);
- Must fluently speak English
- Ability to speak other European languages preferred
This position offers high career visibility with the potential to move into various roles within Fresh Del Monte.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Sarbanes-Oxley, and US GAAP/IFRS ?
- Do you have a strong knowledge of risk/control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) ?
**Experience**:
- professional: 5 years (required)
**Language**:
- English + Portuguese, Spanish or Italian (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person