Internal Audit Director (W/M)

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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Location : Suresnes

Contract : CDI

Role :

Within the corporate holding company of the Bel Group, Unibel, the primary mission of the Director of Internal Audit is the development, management and administration of audit services to provide to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and to Executive management with assurance as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control throughout the company.

Missions :

Operational Audits

• Based on local risk assessment of predefined processes or given standard programs.
• Monitoring processes from a risk perspective (business and operational exposure)
• Analyzing controls within the processes in terms of existence, effectiveness and efficiency
• Safeguarding assets
• Compliance checks with policies, guidelines, best practice and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring the implementation of action plans, arising from audits (follow up)

Financial / Compliance and Assurance Audits

• Monitoring processes and associated controls in the area of finance
• Completeness, reliability and consistency checks of management reporting
• Accuracy / compliance of management reporting
• Quality and consistency checks of sourcing system which feed management reporting
• Financial analysis in special areas.

Special Assignments and Consulting Activities

• Taking part in special assignment (e.g., merger & acquisition projects, set-up new entities, marketing engagements, analysis of consulting fees, … process reviews, analysis
• Fraud Investigation,
• Setting up and maintaining control-self-assessment and other tools.
• Consulting / collaboration in internal controls and risk management matters (as per demand).

Profile :

Minimum 10- 15 years of experience in finance positions (finance & accounting, operational finance position and/or internal audit experience).

Extensive audit experience (3-5 years) with a large, well-managed company and/or senior manager-level experience with a public accounting firm - Internal or External

Must be familiar about a risk-based approach and the audit issues associated with complex information systems.

A strong understanding of international environments and a sensitivity to different cultures.

Significant operational experience dealing with control and risk issues in a global public company of appropriate size and scale.

A broad business background and management perspective; should understand both the operational and financial dimensions of the business and have a strong background with industrial environments.

Understanding of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the COSO Framework.

Knowledge/ experience of implementation of information systems, including internal controls and audit systems.

Positive attitude, innovative, self-directed and assertive.

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