Director Corporate Audit

This search procedure has been closed (20-05-2011).
Field
Finance
Salary
100k - 150k per annum
Location
Amsterdam Region
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
Lime Search & Connection

The organisation

Our client has been providing a wide variety of blue chip electronic companies with hassle-free care for (consumer) electronics. They are active on all the continents of the globe. Our client employs approximately 6,000 quality-and service-orientated employees around the world who all contribute to enhancing. Our client’s customer brands through their dedication, unique skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

The position

The Challenge/Situation

After a very successful year of significantly improving the company on profitability and cash, Our client’s future strategy is directed towards high growth (>10%). To help facilitate this growth ambition the Management Board has created a high performance finance organization. In this organization there is a vacancy for Director Corporate Audit reporting directly to the Management Board.

This position will be responsible for running our client’s Internal Audit function. Due to the importance of the position the job holder will be a member of the Finance Leadership Team. The metrics for success will be measured qualitatively and quantitatively, the achievement of the annual audit plan, the ability to deliver recommendation for improvements to operational and financial processes and efficiency improvements in the external audit process. Success will be measured as well on the seamless integration within the overall Finance function and liaison with other Our client’s functions.

There is extensive travel (60% – 80%) associated with the role. Our client’s is currently using local resources to support the Director Corporate Audit. In the near future, the planned growth of the group is expected to result in an internal audit headcount increase.

The future tasks will include but are not limited to: 

  • Develop a 3-year strategic audit plan according to the company strategy. 
  • Audit our worldwide operations in accordance with the audit plan. 
  • Implement operational audits adding value to operations. 
  • Provide advice and contribute pro actively to the necessary improvements of the control environment. 
  • Support the external audit. 
  • Support risk management process 
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of group policies and procedures. 
  • Contribute to the implementation of the “One Operation Standard” companywide to promote the Our client’s brand. 
  • Presenting (on demand basis) to the Audit Committee. 
  • Cooperate closely with the VP Operations but also with other functions like Human Resources, Logistics and IT to enhance optimal company performance.

Candidate Profile

Personal

  • Self Starter 
  • Intrinsic motivation 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Road Hog who loves to live different cultures 
  • Conceptual, strategic thinker 
  • Energy, ambition and drive to succeed - “Makes things happen” 
  • Hands on 
  • Accustomed to working through people 
  • Good coaching & facilitation skills 
  • Change agent 
  • Negotiation acumen 
  • Excellent communication skills in writing and verbally 
  • German and Spanish language skills is a preference

Ideal functional experience/background

  • Certified Auditor by education preferably with internal audit specialization 
  • 10+ Years Experience in Internal Auditing, preferably in a manufacturing environment 
  • 10+ Years Experience in running a small international internal audit department 

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below. For more information, please contact Elisabeth Huigen or Rolf Elderenbosch via +31 (0)20 661 43 43, referencing position number JO0100121.

(FD vacature)

This search procedure has been closed (20-05-2011).

About this headhunter - LIME Search & Connection

LIME Search & Connection is een gespecialiseerd search, interim management en assessment bureau in Finance, Tax en Treasury. Wij adviseren en coachen senior professionals bij de keuze naar de ideale vervolgstap in hun carrière binnen of buiten hun organisatie. Wij adviseren onze opdrachtgevers bij het aantrekken van de juiste mensen én het optimaal inrichten van hun finance organisatie.

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