Overall job definition :

The role holder is responsible for co-ordinating and undertaking the activities of the Internal Audit function, to ensure effective and efficient internal control systems.

He/she will :

•    Define and set up a robust Internal Controlmethods & tools
•    Deploy financial controls across the company
•    Identify deviations and monitor corrective action plan
• Structure and contribute to (re)define missing or inefficient procedures

Main missions :

▪ Plan financial, regulatory and accounting policy compliance reviews/audits to test policies and processes and therefore liaise with all departments within the organisation to ensure effective and efficient reviews/audits;

▪ Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote the control culture of the organization;

• Report on control deficiencies to management and making recommendations to mitigate risk and add value;
• Challenge current processes across the company and identify opportunities for refinement

▪ Recommend changes in policies and procedures in a way that shall impact positively on the achievement of the goals and objectives of the organization;

• Engage remediation of identified issues through follow-up
• Playing an active role in the maintenance and review of financial policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices
• Analysing the potential for fraud in the company's systems and processes
• Work jointly with Corporate Audit/General Secretary on audit missions related to the company’s risk register

ACC will need to start documenting financial processes and procedures and the Internal Audit Manager will have to support this process by guiding the organization and focusing on the big risk topics through assessment audits and recommendations as well as a thorough follow up of the respective action items.

Knowledge :

• Full professional accounting qualification (ICA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP in an international environment,
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures and generally accepted auditing standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
  

Experience :

• Big5 Audit or Internal Audit function
• Experience 5-10 years

Qualification :

• Master degree in Finance
  

Key behaviours :

• Agility, being responsive, ability to work in an international environment and collectively with various parties both internally and externally, reliability
  

Some extra skills which make the difference :

• Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
•  Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

This position is to be filled at the Paris, Bruges or Billy-Berclau sites.

Our process usually involves 3 interviews: 2 technical and one HR.