SUMMARY
Prepare, Conduct, Discuss and Document Internal Audits in group companies of the North and Latin America regions.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.
Perform special projects
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review key financial information and determine if it is adequately stated in the Management Accounts/Financial Statements and supported.
Check compliance with internal guidelines from Group and regional levels
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment
Follow up on implementation of agreed action plans
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.
Adequately document and support all audit findings
Prepare audit reports that effectively communicate audit findings, potential risk, and recommendations
Communicate effectively with all levels in an international organization
Perform special audits at the direction of the V.P. of Corporate Internal Audits as well as participation in special projects
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field ideally with professional certification (e.g. CPA or CIA)
Minimum of 3 years auditing experience with public accounting firm (e.g. Big 4) or in industry
Knowledge of international accounting standards
Excellent knowledge of internal controls and operational procedures and processes
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from foreign countries
Strong English and Spanish language skills
Knowledge of application systems such as Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel frequently to countries in the North and Latin American regions
Knowledge of distribution industry would be an advantage
INTERNAL CONTACTS
Corporate Headquarter in Germany (esp. Corporate Internal Audit Department)
Local country and Finance management in the regions
Regional CEO and CFO Latin America
EXTERNAL CONTACTS
External auditors and advisors (lawyers, consultants)
ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
Reports to Vice President Corporate Internal Auditor (based in Germany)
Direct reports: none
SALARY RANGE: $55k to 65k
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