Senior Internal Auditor

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

We are recruiting a Senior Internal Auditor on a fixed term contract to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of Tirlán's strategic risk-based internal audit plan.

This wide-ranging position will include providing assurance on the effectiveness of our risk management systems and the strength of our internal control processes. This will include assessing compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations, contractual terms and conditions, financial reporting requirements and best practice audit and risk policies.

This role will report to the Head of Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and perform internal audits as part of the internal audit plan, including determining audit objectives and scope, identifying and assessing risks, developing time budgets and audit programs.
• Ensuring all audits are completed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, including Tirlán Internal Audit guidelines.
• Creatively uses data analytics and visualisation during audit planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Perform examinations to determine compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, policies, procedures, effectiveness in meeting operational requirements, efficiency, and sound accounting principles and practices.
• Provide independent and objective assessments of the internal controls, and develop recommendations to improve the control environment.
• Prepare and present audit reports, findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders, while ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with auditees.
• Performs ad hoc audit projects, assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Represent Internal Audit in conjunction with major business initiatives and proactively advises management on the design and implementation of effective processes and controls while maintaining auditor independence.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal audit function by updating policies and risk assessments.

Requirements

• Qualified in professional auditing and/or holding an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or other recognised qualification).
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in delivering operational and compliance audits and assisting in effectively solving problems.
• Strong personal integrity, a role model for honesty and transparency, promoting trust in the organisation and its leadership.
• Hold a passion for audit, with a strong working knowledge of the IIA standards.
• Organised, with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset, detail orientated with ability to grasp the bigger picture.
• A highly motivated individual who can communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels including finance/non-finance colleagues and senior management.
• Advanced skills in written and oral presentations and report writing.
• Knowledge of SAP desirable.
• Flexible on sector background and will consider candidates from practice and industry.

We offer

• Hybrid working 
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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