NATURE OF THE POSITION
The Internal Audit team at Intertek plays a key part in the overall governance and risk management of the company, providing an assurance framework for the systems of financial control, as well as advising in other core areas. The team is made up of 12 auditors, a manager and the Director of Group Audit. The team is organised in 4 hubs, and covers financial operations across 100 countries, and 20 different industries or business lines that service clients.
 

A position has arisen in our Group Internal Audit Department to join our global team, delivering finance and operational audits, within the APAC and MENAP regions and from time to time in other markets. The role will be located in Delhi, India.
 

The role is part of the global team, with hubs in China, UK and USA as well as India, providing assurance across all geographies and operations of the Group. This includes Finance, HR, IT and Operations and will require adaptability and skills in many diverse areas.
 

Essential Functions/ Job Responsibilities:
 

• Contribute to the audit assignment planning
• Lead finance and operational audits within the region and on occasion further afield
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of core controls, in line with standards set out by management
• Make value added, practical recommendations that recognise commercial priorities
• Use findings to support conclusions, recommendations and a grading which is appropriate for the business, and in the context of the overall group
• Prepare and issue reports to management that influence change
• Carry out follow up activities as required to ensure recommendations are implemented
• Conduct special projects and assignments as required
• Contribute to the development of a world class audit function
• Engage and lead special department’s projects with the Internal Audit Manager

This position requires excellent communication and influencing skills, the ability to work on their own initiative, and above all, the determination to really make a difference at Intertek.
LOCATION AND CORE REQUIREMENTS
 

The role reports to the Internal Audit Manager, who is based in India. The way we work at Intertek will develop as we move into a post-Covid world, and it is expected that more flexible working will be supported. The role will require approximately 40% travel. Most of the travel will be within APAC/ MENAP, although travel is expected in other parts of the world.

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
 

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA). 

  
  
• 4-8 years of experience in internal or external auditing (Big 4/10 preferred) with multi-national experience an advantage
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to scope, plan and execute an effective audit
• Build and foster relationships throughout the audit process demonstrating a high degree of credibility, with an ability to influence at a senior level
• Some experience of the principles of IT auditing is an advantage
• Ability to provide pro-active assurance in a dynamic and fast changing environment
• Act as the “champion” for Audit across operational and project management teams
• Excellent spoken and written English, other languages are an advantage