HQ - Director of Internal Audit (EMEA Remote)

Madrid HQ, ES
Finance – Admin & Compliance /
Permanent /
Remote
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The Position 

We are looking for a Director of Internal Audit for our HQ team to develop and lead internal risk assessment, assurance and advisory activities, as well as enterprise risk management, including audit planning and execution, contributing to strategic initiatives.

Job&Talent’s Audit Group is an independent global function responsible for developing and implementing the Company’s audit strategy aimed at mitigating a wide range of business, financial, compliance, and operational risks while strengthening Job&Talent’s internal controls.   

Audit is a critical component of Job&Talent’s control and risk management infrastructure and will contribute to overall governance and transparency of Job&Talent as we proceed down the  IPO runway.

Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Chief Finance Officer, the scope of this role includes all business functions in all locations in which the Company operates (10+ markets in Europe, US and LATAM). 

Successful professionals in this group will demonstrate a strong understanding of our business, build strong working relationships with business partners and deliver value added services which strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of our global processes.

Responsibilities

    • Set the vision and strategy for the Internal Audit function
    • Determine internal audit’s resourcing (third-party, hybrid, in-house, etc.) and build  the new Internal Audit team and function
    • Lead Enterprise Risk Management and Assessment for the Company collaborating with business leaders and the Audit Committee
    • Select and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan, including advisory, operational, and financial risk audits throughout the business 
    • Execute operational, accounting, and CFO/Audit Committee-designated audits throughout the year as required by the annual audit plan
    • Report on audit findings, ensure audit remediation items are assigned ownership and tracked, and report on key milestones and execution of audit follow-ups
    • Partner with Accounting in implementing a quarterly disclosure process and implementation of ownership, design, testing, and remediation process for controls over financial reporting and IT
    • Leverage audit technology and data analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes
    • Establish KPIs to assess the effectiveness and impact of the audit organization
    • Responsible for the Internal Audit charter approval and monitoring compliance of the Internal Audit function
    • Represent the Internal Audit function globally to company leadership, the Board of Directors and regulatory stakeholders
    • Manage  the department budget globally and deliver on expectations and goals within budget while finding opportunities for efficiencies
    • Deliver  audits timely  in accordance with the Internal Audit plan

You have

    • Undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or business management
    • 10+  years in internal audit or related functions within a public accounting firm or equivalent experience in a corporate environment
    • 3+  years leading a global internal audit function 
    • Enterprise risk management and emerging risk monitoring with an understanding of control models such as COSO
    • Ability to meet multiple, potentially overlapping, deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
    • Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
    • Demonstrated capacity for gathering and scrutinizing data to identify issues, opportunities, patterns, and sustainable business solutions
    • Unwavering integrity

Nice if you also have

    • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA 
    • MBA 
    • Enjoy fast-paced environment
    • Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
    • Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
    • Expert project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities
What we’re about
At Job&Talent, we're revolutionising the employment market globally. Our mission is simple and clear. We’re empowering the people who do essential work - from delivery drivers and warehouse workers, to cooks and cleaners - to get work and get paid on their terms. 

We match these people with companies we’ve verified through our powerful tech platform. Apps, AI, web-based tools, innovative matching solutions and more. We create seriously smart technology, made for humans, by humans. 
And the numbers show we're doing things right. 340,000 people got work with over 2,500 companies globally last year, with clients spanning industries from logistics to retail, hospitality and more. We generated €1.9 billion in revenue in 2022. And we’re grateful to our top tier investors at Atomico, Kinnevik and Softbank.

We're headquartered in sunny Madrid, but we're a remote-first company operating in 10 countries across Europe, the United States and Latin America.

But there’s a missing piece. You.

Join our community
If you’re looking for a company that values innovation, high standards and data, you’ve found it. We’re also good listeners, because everyone’s voice is heard at Job&Talent. These values help us make good decisions and keep momentum. That’s how we operate. Standard.

When it comes to our people, we’re all uniquely different. And it’s that difference that makes us stronger.

We encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. Being real and empathic means we can build better products, services and workplaces for our workers and our clients. And dare we say it, we think that makes us all happier humans.

What’s in it for you
We're building the world’s leading digital marketplace for essential work. You’ll hear 10x experience, AI, technology and human-centred design quite a lot. We strive for that across the entire company, from finance, to supply, to product.

Make an impact through extreme ownership of the work you do. You create something and you help drive it forward. At Job&Talent, you’ll make an impact across borders with cross-functional teams, wherever you are.

Be rewarded financially. It’s ingrained into our company philosophy. We offer our employees competitive salaries and benefits. Our Talent team can tell you a lot more about the perks in your region.

Grow professionally by doing, not just watching or talking. We’re completely hands-on and we’re bootstrappers, making the most of our resources. And don’t be surprised to find yourself on a call with one of our founders. They like the details as much as the big picture.

Proud to champion equality
At Job&Talent we value diversity and we're an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of national origin, race, disability, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. Come join us. We look forward to your application.