Internal Auditor

Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realize their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting audits of internal controls using a variety of techniques and tools to evaluate both the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. This position is responsible for communicating the results of any audits including control deficiencies, potential impact, and recommendations to management in a clearly written and concise audit report. The Internal Auditor may be involved in providing training, supervision, and assistance to other staff members in their duties. This position reports to the Senior Manager for Global Internal Audit and is based in Milan, Italy and requires travel (20 to 40%). RESPONSIBILITIES Audit Execution Conducts audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls in operational, financial or compliance activities. Researches and documents processes through interviews, reviews and analysis for audit engagement. Prepares narratives, flowcharts and risk matrices to illustrate understanding of the audited processes. Assists in preparing risk assessments in line with audit standards and techniques. Ensures compliance with established auditing standards and methodologies. Reporting & Communication Drafts clear and concise audit reports, detailing objectives, scope, findings and opinions. Organizes and leads audit closing meetings, communicating results to management. Coordinates with management to agree on responses and actions to audit findings. Reviews management responses and conducts follow-up reviews. Tracks the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans. Special Projects & Compliance Participates in special projects, including fraud investigations and consulting activities. Supports audit leadership in planning and executing audit engagements. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related area. Requires a minimum of 3 years of accounting and/or auditing experience and knowledge of internal control identification and evaluation, preferably within Retail and/or F&B. Experience in projects related to the implementation and monitoring of Model ex Legislative Decree 231/01 including support to Supervisory Bodies, compliance with specific regulations (e.g. L262/2005, SOX/Sarbanes-Oxley Act, J-SOX, GDPR, Whistleblowing). Requires good financial skills and/or experience in external auditing and projects related to implementation and optimization of Internal Control Systems Over Financial Reporting. Analytical thinking and attention to detail. Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint). Requires excellent English oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills (other languages of advantage). J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: it, IT

Posted Date: 11/26/2024