Internal Audit Manager
Givaudan
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kemptthal • Switzerland
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About the role
- Supervising audit delivery as the management-level point of contact for the audited business and partially outsourced audit teams, while proactively identifying and supporting the implementation of leading practices and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinating and collaborating with other risk and control functions to evaluate control gaps, align risk assessments, and ensure effective mitigation activities.
- Promoting awareness across the organization of the importance of effective controls and well-designed processes, fostering a strong control culture and a proactive risk management mindset.
- Contributing to the development and execution of the Group’s risk-based audit plan and Internal Audit’s long-term strategy and roadmap.
- Driving improvement initiatives that support the internal audit strategy including updating and innovating internal audit guidelines, procedures, and training materials, leveraging automation and data analytics where appropriate.
- Monitoring and reporting on the implementation status of action plans resulting from audits and proactively following up on any delays.
- Supporting the preparation of partner presentations for the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Executive Committee, and Divisional Management.
Requirements
- You are an accomplished internal audit professional with 5+ years of experience, gained either within a leading Big 4 firm or a multinational manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the Flavours & Fragrances industry or adjacent sectors is a strong advantage.
- You demonstrate a hands-on mindset, strong attention to detail, and critical thinking, combined with a clear commitment to continuous improvement.
- You have a proven track record of implementing initiatives that enhance process efficiency, internal controls, or risk management.
- You possess a solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry standards impacting Givaudan’s operations.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English is required; additional languages such as French, Spanish, and/or German are a strong plus.
- You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or engineering or a related discipline.
- You are willing to travel internationally (up to 50%).
Benefits
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
- 40-hour working week - at least 4 days a week in the office.
- Additional paid days off.
- Favourable pension fund contributions.
- Subsidised meals in the staff restaurant/you benefit from a discounted catering offer (including lunch).
- Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site).
- Discounts at the company shop.
- Subsidised REKA vouchers.
- Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital.
- Worldwide private accident insurance.
- Additional family/education allowance.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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