About client Our client is Irelands leading Plc with operations in 28 countries and annualised sales of over €20 billion. Our client wishes to recruit a Head of Internal Audit, to be responsible for providing Internal Audit and related services for the Group and its subsidiaries. The role is based at the Group’s head office in Dublin, and leads a multi-disciplined department of approximately 50, located around the Group. The position reports to the Chairman of the Group’s Audit Committee on a functional basis and to the Group Finance Director on an administrative basis. The position has a direct line to the Chief Executive as required. The Head will be a person of integrity who is able to balance the highest professional standards with a flexible pragmatism that considers the needs of the organisation in developing and implementing the internal audit approach. As the leader of a dynamic function within a dynamic organisation, the Head must demonstrate strong people skills and be seen as an ambassador across the organisation. Key Attributes:
• Objectivity and Independence
• Broad Understanding and Experience of Business Processes
• Ability to Identify and Focus on Issues of Highest Business Risk
• Extensive Experience in:
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Internal Control Evaluation and Testing
• Strong Financial and Analytical skills
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Strong People and Motivational skills The nature of the role is such that flexibility is required to adapt to the needs at hand. The role includes, but is not limited to, the following elements: Development of the Audit Function
• Continued development of the Group Internal Audit function in line with best international standards
• Liaison with senior Group management as to the scope and quality of the Internal Audit function Planning and Co-ordination
• Development of the Internal Audit Plan, designed to address the Group’s principal internal control risks
• Participating as necessary with the Internal Audit staff in multi-scope reviews of Governance and Control
• Identification of needs for special project work, and planning and co-ordination of this Audit Committee Reporting & Liaison
• Attendance at Audit Committee meetings
• Presentation of verbal and written reports on issues of significance to the Group
• Addressing any other requirements set out by the Audit Committee
• Liaison with the External Auditors Promotion of Best Practices
• Identifying the needs and best methods to improve Internal Control across the Group
• Providing proactive and pragmatic solutions to issues Co-sourcing
• Identification of opportunities for cost-effective co-sourcing of work to 3rd parties
• Assurance and quality control of co-sourced work, including cost management Staff Development
• Evaluation and recruitment of new staff
• Creating the environment for effective performance by the Internal Audit team
• Identification of training needs and opportunities to increase the skills of the team Salary €100,000 - €200,000 For futher information regarding this position, please contact Sarah O'Toole on 01 640 1960, or email Sarah directly.
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