Regional group internal auditor
we are seeking a highly skilled professional to drive and support internal audit activities across spanish-speaking countries in latin america, ensuring financial compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence in alignment with global standards.
1. develop and implement the regional yearly internal audit plan, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage.
2. manage and lead internal audits according to the plan, scheduling, scoping, staffing, onsite auditing, audit supervision, reporting, follow-up of action plans, and closing.
3. identify and engage operational resources for internal audits within the region, through close collaboration with general managers and business controllers from each entity in the region, as well as admin divisions.
4. provide training and development opportunities for internal audit team members.
5. run programs to enhance leadership and management skills within the regional team.
6. offer specialized trainings to local management teams to align with global best practices.
7. establish and manage a quality assurance and improvement program, driving process improvements and implementing corrective actions.
8. conduct self-assessments of regional compliance towards the standards of the global institute of internal auditors.
9. timely handle corporate investigations related to fraud or corruption, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
10. closed collaboration with divisional management, group functions, and vp giaa to understand specific risks and focus areas for own region/countries/entities.
11. collaborate closely with epiroc's internal control function to ensure cohesive risk management.
12. establish and manage a regional risk & assurance network with all business controllers and compliance officers in the region.
13. benchmark internal audit functions with global organizations based in the region.
14. publish monthly reports for senior management.
15. publish quarterly updates for the audit committee of the board of directors.
your profile:
* 8-10 years of working experience in finance, preferably with business controlling.
* strong background in team management/leadership experience in a global organization, preferably leading a diverse team.
* specialist level knowledge of global processes and standards.
* active participant of group internal audits and/or previous external audit experience outside of the group are a plus.
* fluent in both verbal and written english. Spanish (and other languages) is a plus.
* excellent communication and presentation skills.
* sound understanding of risk analysis and control measures.
* good comprehension of financial results and their drivers.
knowledge/educational requirements:
* bachelor degree in finance, accounting or business.
* master degree is a plus.
* certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner are a plus.
* data analytics scripting is a plus.
personality:
* highest level of ethics and adherence to a code of conduct.
* persistent in facing challenges and questions.
* ability to prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency.
* capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* consistent delivery on commitments.
* contribution to team performance.
* follower of established procedures and guidelines.
* strong communication skills.
* ability to work independently.
* awareness of cultural and personality differences.
* continuous pursuit of improvement opportunities.