Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager in Air Liquide Russia carries out a significant number of audit and consulting missions each year on extremely varied subjects and in line with the Company` strategy and main risks: covering in particular the main transformation/reorganization projects, digital and IT challenges, the management of industrial projects, and more generally all the main operational and financial processes.

With its cross-functional vision of the company, Internal Audit is a privileged business partner of General Management and Operations. Internal Audit provides the SLT and Management with:

• independent and objective assurance on the level of control over entities operations and organizational structures, by assessing using a systematic and methodical approach, the quality and effectiveness of Internal Control, Risk Management and corporate governance systems in the Entities;

• audit findings, recommendations and follow-up of corrective actions contributing to improve the efficiency of operations and therefore create added value, primarily by encouraging the exchange of good practices.

Internal Audit performs assignments across all activities and geographical areas of the entiies, covering all types of processes, with the exception of industrial processes (IMS) covered by specialist audit teams, with which they regularly coordinate.

Internal Audit Manager should propose/ identify/ validate with management and follow the audit plan with assessment of:

• major risks piloting as identified in the Risk Mapping (e.g. Energy management, piloting investments), by analyzing internal and external evolutions that may increase these risk factors;

• key processes management of the various Activities that significantly impact results.

• Conducting audit reviews under defined plan;

• Identifying risks / weaknesses and making added value recommendations to improve efficiency;

• Present the results to the members of the Senior Leadership Team and implement the recommendations in collaboration with the audited teams;

• Demonstrating a confident handling of audit tools and processes (e.g. work programs, risk analyses, added value reports);

• Pro-actively and efficiently communicating within finance/operations/business/shared functions teams to enhance consistency of approaches / standards;

• Strong cooperation/challenge and support of internal control team

• Constructively improving audit standards and work programmes,

• Embody a model of integrity, objectivity, discretion and skills on a daily basis;

• Promote Internal Audit as a competent and value-creating partner with Operations and support functions

• A minimum of four to five years of experience in finance/accounting acquired through positions in External/Internal Audit, Strategy/Organization Consulting or Transaction Services/M&A;

• A general understanding of Risk management, Internal Control and IT (e.g. security, change management, disaster backup recovery, data center, etc.).

• A proficiency in English. French and other languages are appreciated;

• Excellent communication skills;

• An ability to present things clearly and an ability to build long-term relationships;

• International experience is a plus;

• Rigor and very good organizational skills, proactive attitude;

• A team spirit and a constructive attitude;

• A critical spirit and pragmatism are essential;

• An ability to guide, supervise (as head of mission) and “coach”