What if you were given the opportunity to make a difference?
It`s time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities! This is your opportunity to be a part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history while creating future success.
We are an established and expanding Global Business Services Center in Krakow. Thanks to our engaged employees and operational excellence we provide advanced services in the areas of Finance, IT, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and Global Customer Service.
You have the opportunity to contribute your unique talents as you develop a rewarding career and learn from experts in our diverse and international work environment.
The principal objectives of the internal audit function are to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. The internal audit function helps International Paper accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and the governance processes.
Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager EMEA (based in the headquarters in Brussels, Belgium), you will manage a team of EMEA Auditors to provide operating locations and corporate functions with detailed reviews of their control environments, business processes and financial statements.
You will have the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to sustaining sound internal controls and improving effectiveness and efficiency of the business processes at International Paper in EMEA and beyond. You will manage the EMEA experienced and dedicated multinational internal audit team and help team members develop for their best and the best of the Company. You will be a member of Krakow Finance Lead team and have a role in managing and developing the Finance branch of Global Business Services Centre in Krakow.
- Manage and coordinate audit engagements (i.e. risk assessment, scope of work, resource allocation, evaluation of audit results and associated conclusions and work products)
- Assist in the development of the strategic audit plan for EMEA business groups of the company through risk-based analysis; develops and implements departments audit practices and processes
- Maintain a direct relationships with the business finance and management teams for the areas of responsibility assigned
- Manage and develop direct reports
- Support assessment of the reliability and accuracy of financial and operational reporting
- Act as a consultant to the business to identify areas for improvement and make specific recommendations
- Degree in finance, accounting or another business related area; or equivalent business experience
- Individual hold of CIA, CISA, CPA or ACCA is an asset
- At least 4 years of audit experience within a Big 4 company or in an internal audit role with a manufacturing company is a must
- Other business/finance/operational experience is an asset
- Experience in managing teams
- Good communication skills
- Project management experience is a differentiator
- Fluency in written and spoken English is a must
- Advanced knowledge of at least one additional language e.g. Italian/ Turkish/ Spanish/ French / Russian/ Polish/ Arabic is required. Advanced level of another language from this list is a differentiator.
- Ability to travel up to 30% is required
If you are excited about this role, please send us your application with a statement below.
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