senior internal auditor

We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor who will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive risk-based audits across Trafigura's global commodities trading operations, including physical trading, logistics, and related financial activities.

This role will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit and will assess the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Additionally, you will provide strategic recommendations to fortify and optimize these critical areas.

Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding Trafigura's operations and upholding the highest standards of compliance and risk mitigation.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

​Key Responsibilities:     

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the annual audit plan to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Conduct interviews with employees and management to gain an understanding of processes and controls.
• Identify process risks and mitigating controls.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Perform testing of controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports that summarize observations, risks, and audit recommendations.
• Communicate audit results to management and discuss practical solutions to address identified issues.
• Follow-up with the business and monitor progress of mitigating actions related to open observations.
• Review the usage of the system and suggest improvements to ensure continuous improvement and further automation.

Abilities, Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years in internal audit or combination of external/internal audit, preferably an exposure to commodities trading, logistic, and related financial activities. 
• Bachelor or Master in Business economics, Audit, Accountancy or equivalent.
• Business experience would be considered an asset in any of the areas of Oil/Metals/Energy/Renewables.
• ACCA, CIA, or similar certifications.
• IT audit experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), accounting processes, financial instruments and derivatives would be considered an asset.
• Ability to think “outside of the box” and identify improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to act successfully in an international business and multicultural context.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varying levels of the organization.
• Independent, flexible team player with strong analytical and influencing skills and conceptual thinker.
• Taking ownership and accountability and comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as per project’s requirements.

Competencies:

• Communicates effectively
• Meets deadlines
• Provides quality deliverables
• Pays attention to detail
• Firm, decisive and results-oriented

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships

• Traders
• Contracts team
• Operations
• Claims/Disbursements
• Deals Desk
• Compliance
• Accounting
• Treasury
• Chartering
• Risk Management
• IT