• Build the internal audit & control function | Newly created role | SOX
• Rapidly growing consumer goods business | Genuine market leader
• Southwest Sydney | $160k – $180k+

The Opportunity

The business has built a reputation as one of the world’s most trusted manufacturing businesses partnering with a large range of tier 1 FMCG companies to provide tailored packaging solutions. They have ambitious and exciting growth plans in Australia – backed by one of the world’s largest Private Equity groups, they continue to grow the business both organically and through M&A. 

As part of their continued growth and upcoming global implementation of SOX controls, this newly created role will facilitate the development and ongoing improvement of the company’s internal audit strategy strategy and implementation program.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Continually assist and improve the overall assurance strategy and approach, incorporating combined / aligned assurance concepts, and management control self-assessment
• Supervise and conduct Internal Audit projects, with the assistance of internal team members or external resources / subject matter experts
• Manage and maintain the defined Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program for the country, ensuring compliance
• Ensure high quality audit reports are prepared which provide pragmatic recommendations and process improvement initiatives to Management
• Work with business units and functions to create and maintain fit-for-purpose risk management processes and reporting systems
• Perform annual walk throughs of processes in scope with the relevant process owners
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of strategic, operational, financial or compliance risks which may benefit from Internal Audit attention
• Maintain & update controls and documentation as necessary to accommodate changes

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• Ideally, you will have a minimum of 8-10+ years risk and assurance audit experience in a large accounting /advisory firm or/and a large corporate
• Experience and understanding of SOX controls is preferred
• Ideally, experience working for a large multi-national organisation, or a business in the FMCG, manufacturing, or similar industry
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to guide, influence and engage with individuals from a multitude of technical backgrounds and at all levels within the organisation
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent written communication skills and high attention to detail
• Analytical and intellectually curious

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Nathan Laretive on 0460 310 813.
 
Or alternatively please apply per the link.

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