Vice President, Group Internal Audit

Company Description
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Sodexo is seeking a **Vice President of Internal Audit for NORAM/ LATAM/ BRAZIL.**

The **Vice President of Internal Audit for NORAM/ LATAM/ BRAZIL** is part of Group Internal Audit and provides leadership for internal audit services for the Group. This position has **significant international exposure**, reports to the SVP - Group Internal Audit and is based in Gaithersburg. He/ She will be supervising a Team of several auditors. Group Internal Audit is a global function reporting to the Chairwoman of the Board.

Sodexo seeks the highest caliber executives who embody the finest leadership skills to move our business forward. Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. Sodexo’s executive leaders have a vision for the future and develop strategies that provide direct support to other leaders and teams in our varied operational areas while embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit and Spirit of Service.

**Job Description**:
The VP of Internal Audit is responsible for strategic leadership of audits, performed by auditors based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, London, Singapore or Gaithersburg. Main responsibilities encompass:

- **Corporate Relationship and Responsibility**
- Act as the primary point of contact with Region senior management for all internal audit related topics.

***- **Audit Execution** Process**
- Ensure adequate supervision as Audit Manager for audit assignments in terms of preparation, time management, quality and reporting, in line with our professional standards.
- **Annual Risk Assessment and Audit Planning**
- Participate in the annual risk assessment and the development of the annual audit plan.
- Cooperate with Internal Controls Teams, ensuring adequate and efficient audit coverage.

***- **Professional Development**, **Team Proficiency and Competencies**
- Foster the professional development of auditors by providing appropriate onboarding, training, performance and career coaching to his/her direct reports
- Achieve and maintain headcount at approved levels with the appropriate balance of staff skills needed to accomplish annual audit plans.
- **Quality Assurance and Improvement Program**
- Maintain effective communication with all GIA team members
- Foster a quality-oriented environment focusing on continuous improvement in everything we do

**Qualifications**:

- Masters degree preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Auditing
- Profound knowledge of the Sodexo businesses, preferred
- Strong Financial expertise with good understanding of risks & internal control
- Strategic mindset and strong intercultural skills, ability to work across borders and across dimensions
- Ability to write persuasive reports, clearly identifying findings, causes and recommendations
- 8-10 years minimum experience in the profession, i.e., Finance/Internal Audit/External Audit
- 3-5 years' experience managing a team
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) require
- ** Fluency in English and Spanish/and or Portuguese**

This position is based in Burlington, ON and requires up to 20% travel. Relocation assistance is provided.

Additional Information
**What Sodexo Can Offer You**:

- Flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
- Training and development programs
- Countless opportunities for growth
- Corporate responsibility & sustainability
- 2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer
- 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers
- 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company
- Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company - Gold Level
- And so much more

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

**_ Thank you for your interest in Sodexo._