E D & F Man Holdings - Senior Group Internal Auditor (10-12 yrs)

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Group Senior Internal Auditor to work in a truly global environment to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services to support the Board Audit Committee by reviewing ED&F Man Group's control environment reporting to Group Head of Internal Audit.

- The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

- The Group Senior Internal Auditor will be an expert in risk and controls, responsible for executing the annual audit plan and conducting company-wide internal audits of global commodity operations.

- This includes leading entry and exit meetings with management and providing comprehensive audit reports.

- Additionally, the Senior Auditor will contribute to Group Internal Audit (GIA) strategies and roadmaps.

- Daily responsibilities involve evaluating the company's control standards, financial reporting framework, compliance, and business operations.

- This role reports to the Group Head of Internal Audit.

Business Overview:

- Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue of more than $8bn.

- We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses.

- Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture.

- We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities:

- Support GIA strategies, lead the implementation of roadmaps, and conduct risk-based audit planning

- Facilitate and support GIA presentations for the Board Audit Committee and Business Unit Risk Committees.

- Establish and maintain business relationships with group process owners and coordinate control functions

- Independently plan and execute internal audits following GIA methodology.

- Report audit results and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

- Identify internal control deficiencies and recommend constructive improvements for efficient and effective operations.

- Perform quality assessment reviews and support the Group Head of Internal Audit in the QAIP according to IIA standards.

- Strive for quality and excellence, encouraging others to do the same.

Skills and Experience:

- CA (or equivalent) and/or CIA, CISA with 10-12 years of audit experience, preferably as an internal auditor in an international company (banks, commodity trading, Big 4 consulting, global FMCG, or other multinational) or relevant industry experience (finance, compliance, commercial).

- Skilled in evaluating control frameworks for financial reporting, CSA (Control Self-Assessment), and Minimum Controls Standards across BUs & Group functions.

- Prior Internal Audit exposure is essential along with a preference for Big 4 internal auditing.

- IT skills for data analysis and technology auditing.

- Experienced in risk management, internal controls, and analyzing business process designs and related controls.

- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

- The role involves periodic onsite audits, requiring approximately 40% international travel annually based on business needs.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience.

If this role excites you but you don't meet ever requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer:

- We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents.

- We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values:

- Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship Our values define who we are.

- They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behavior.

- They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

- Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviors, which form part of our performance management approach.

Delivering on our objectives is very much about 'what' we do, but these essential behaviors also provide a guide and measure for 'how' we do things.

Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self- Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration

Our Commitment

ED&F Man is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focused on actively building and developing diverse teams.

All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process

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