Risk & Internal Control Auditor Matosinhos

Risk & Internal Control Auditor
Matosinhos
Matosinhos, Porto District, Portugal

In 1966, in Marseille, while the world was talking about Star Trek , Sodexo was serving its first customers, launching our journey in Quality-of-Life Services, led by the visionary Pierre Bellon. Since then, we have continued to grow, providing essential everyday solutions and improving the lives of millions of users worldwide. Supported by 400, 000 dedicated colleagues in 64 countries, we keep expanding and innovating.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! 7 years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service canter. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

Opportunity: Risk & Internal Control Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments to define and analyse possible business risks, evaluating the gravity of each risk and considering the consequences.

Work with the business to design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks, and work with them to implement solutions and actions plans.

Support the head of risk and internal control to develop risk management controls and systems.

Prepare reports for the regional leadership and risk management committees on current and new risks.

Administer the risk tool JCAD and, when requested, provide risk awareness training to segments or functional risk management committees.

Administer the Gifts & Hospitality Register; testing compliance as part of the regular process level control testing.

Support the business to rollout initiatives to improve compliance across the business, including where necessary, being part of project teams to ensure controls are incorporated in all aspects of the process.

Identify requirements and monitor and report adherence to internal and external business requirements and legislation.

Create networks across Regions and Group, to keep informed and create opportunities to share best practice and learn how to improve risk and control activities and improve business performance.

Work with the business to analyse and implement solutions to address/improve control deficiencies identified.

Using analytical data, identify areas for further investigation or remedial action, define and action as appropriate.

Carry out annual testing of company level controls (CLC) and process level controls (PLC), follow robust audit practices when performing all audit work, including communicating with relevant stakeholder, analyse data to find root causes of internal control deficiencies and ensure this detail is included in the action plans.

As part of the annual testing ensure all documentation and reporting gives clear conclusions, and actions identified to resolve the gap in control is fit for business.

Output from testing to be documented in the company IT system.

Following annual CLC and PLC reports, action plans to be issued to action owners and followed up on a monthly basis. Status of action plans to be reported to the regional leadership committee on a quarterly basis

Monitor and respond to requests to the Risk and Internal Control Mailbox.

Monitor, allocate and ensure correct closure of all Whistleblowing (Speak-Up) cases.

When requested execute special and ad hoc work as required, including internal control, theft and fraud investigations, whistleblowing and incident report special investigations, Group Internal Audit audits and assistance to business area e. g. operational efficiencies, financial loss reduction

What You Need to Succeed:

Excellent spoken and written English.

Experienced, Qualified Accountant, Internal Auditor or equivalent; with an understanding of financial controls

Experience identifying and documenting business risks and relevant controls.

Good knowledge and experience of SAP business systems

Experience of performing analytical reviews using digital technologies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible approach and adaptable to a changing working environment

Proactive, demonstrating initiative and anticipating needs

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Managing multiple demands on time and keeping on track.

Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively

Strong planning, time management, prioritisation and
- ordination skills

Experience of working to deadlines and working on multiple projects simultaneously whilst delivering to quality

What We Offer:

Hybrid work model and flexible working hours;

Health & Life Insurance;

Meal allowance paid via card;

Additional paid leave (birthday, volunteering day, extra vacation day);

Access to 6, 000+ free online courses;

Professional growth opportunities within Sodexo;

Participation in multicultural projects;

Well-being initiatives to support our teams.

Apply now! Send your CV to Recruitment. SBS. Portugal@sodexo.com with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Data Privacy:

We respect your privacy. Your personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes, processed under GDPR regulations, and treated confidentially. For further details, contact privacy. sbs@sodexo.com.