Key Responsibilities:
Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the annual audit plan to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Conduct interviews with employees and management to gain an understanding of processes and controls.
Identify process risks and mitigating controls.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
Perform testing of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports that summarize observations, risks, and audit recommendations.
Communicate audit results to management and discuss practical solutions to address identified issues.
Follow-up with the business and monitor progress of mitigating actions related to open observations.
Review the usage of the system and suggest improvements to ensure continuous improvement and further automation.
Abilities, Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum 8 years in internal audit or combination of external/internal audit, preferably an exposure to commodities trading, logistic, and related financial activities.
Bachelor or Master in Business economics, Audit, Accountancy or equivalent.
Business experience would be considered an asset in any of the areas of Oil/Metals/Energy/Renewables.
ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications.
IT audit experience is desirable.
Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivatives would be considered an asset.
Ability to think “outside of the box” and identify improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.
Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English.
Ability to act successfully in an international business and multicultural context.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varying levels of the organization.
Independent, flexible team player with strong analytical and influencing skills and conceptual thinker.
Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements.
Competencies:
Communicates effectively
Meets deadlines
Provides quality deliverables
Pays attention to detail
Firm, decisive and results-oriented
Key Relationships
Traders
Contracts team
Operations
Claims/Disbursements
Deals Desk
Compliance
Accounting
Treasury
Chartering
Risk Management
IT
Department Overview
The Internal Audit Team supports management across the Group in assessing the design effectiveness of processes, as well as relevant risks and controls for the governance, trading, IT and support processes. Results of these activities are reported to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee, accompanied by action plans to improve process design, strengthen controls and further mitigate risks where required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.