• Enhance and protect organizational value, reputation and sustainability by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight. In particular, the scope of activities includes the following areas:
• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information,
• Safeguarding of company assets and reputation,
• Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and internal controls
• Compliance with internal and external Regulations, Company principles, instructions and guidelines.
• Ensure there is appropriate follow-up of audit recommendations.
• Perform advisory services related to governance, risk management and controls (when required)
• Participates in the Human Resources end-to-end activities for the audit team in his/her scope (hiring, onboarding, training and development, performance and career management)
  
  

• Actively participate to the Annual Risk Assessment to establish annual internal audit plan to cover Nestlé units in its geographical scope, within reasonable timeframe.
• Oversee internal audit engagements of Nestlé units performed by respective NIA team in its assigned audits, e.g. review and challenge the observations (and associated risk rating) and the value-added of respective recommendations proposed by the Auditor(s) and/or Audit Team Leader(s) in the audit report and the structure of the unit), advise/coach the Auditor(s) and/or Audit Team Leader(s) as appropriate and after the closing meeting, timely communicate the final (draft) version of the audit report to respective Regional Audit Manager (or directly to Central Audit Manager).
• Monitor internal audit progress and resolve any issues and conflicts in due time.
• Assist the Regional Audit Manager in following up the implementation of action plans taken by the Management for internal audit engagements performed in its region.
• Prepare the reporting of internal audit results to regional/local management committees (including local Audit Committee) on a regular basis, represent NIA in the Compliance Committees, relevant meetings, workshops, etc., and provide advice to the regional/local Senior Management or any other responsible employees on audit findings, corrective/mitigation actions or improvements required (e.g. key risks, materialization, trends, root cause analysis and mitigation strategies, etc.).
• Build a talent team in the markets within his/her geographical scope with high potential to grow in the Company, i.e. hire the best candidates possible, develop them to ensure proficiency and due professional care and support them in their transition outside of NIA function.
• Represent NIA in the markets within his/her scope and act as its key point of contact for all internal audit related matters, interactions, meetings, and workshops.
• Assist the Regional Audit Manager in ensuring adherence to the NIA methodologies and tools in its respective region, through NIA certification process.
  
  

• Completion of university program intended to result in certification (MSc) in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Engineering, IT, Mathematics or Law, or MBA.
• Professional auditing certification (preferred), such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Information Systems Audito (CISA).
• Deep knowledge of FMCG relevant processes (manufacturing, logistics, finance, sales, human resources), controls and best practices.
• Successful experience (Min. 8 years) including leadership responsibility at Nestlé or another FMCG company. Prior experience in internal audit is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and people skills, with experience in managing diverse teams. International exposure (preferred)
  
  

Please refer to job description.