Regional Group Internal Auditor at Epiroc

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Full preparation of Regional Yearly Internal Audit Plan (including key stakeholder workshops with EGM, Divisional Management and Group Functions)
• Management, leading and follow-up of internal audits according to the yearly plan (scheduling, scoping, staffing, onsite auditing, audit supervision, reporting, follow-up of action plan, closing)
• Engage, select and manage external subject matter experts required in regional internal audits (from external audit partner firms)
• Identification and engagement of operational resources for internal audits within the region (Team Leaders, Team Members, Process experts), through close collaboration with General Managers and Business Controllers from each entity in the region, as well as admin Divisions
• Provide Regional Guest Internal Audit Team Member Training
• Run Regional Guest Team Leader Certification Program
• Provide specialized trainings to Local Management Teams, such as "Fraud Identification", "Corporate Investigations" and "Self-Auditing"
• Manage Regional Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, from feedback intake and analysis to execution of process improvement projects
• Yearly self-assessment of regional compliance towards the standards of the Global Institute of Internal Auditors
• Timely handle, plan and execute regional corporate investigations related to fraud or corruption
• Close collaboration with Divisional Management, Group Functions and VP GIAA to better understand specific risks and focus areas for own region/countries/entities.
• Actively collaborate with Epiroc's Internal Control Function
• Establish and manage a new regional "Risk & Assurance Network" with all Business Controllers and Compliance Officers in the region
• Conduct yearly benchmarking with Internal Audit functions of Global organizations based in the region
• Prepare regional monthly report for EGM
• Prepare regional update for the Audit Committee of Epiroc's Board of Directors (quarterly)
• Manage and execute projects as assigned by the VP GIAA
• Travel 25% of working time (extensive travel required)

Experience requirements:

• 8-10 years of working experience in the Group or in the field of expertise, preferably Business Control/Finance/External Audit
• 8-10 years of team management/leadership experience in a global organization, preferably leading a diverse team (backgrounds, nationalities, functional areas, etc.)
• Specialist level knowledge of "The Epiroc Way" and Epiroc processes
• Active participant of Group internal audits and/or previous external audit experience outside of The Group are a plus
• Fluent in both verbal and written English. Additional languages are a plus
• Great communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Excellent risk analysis skills to be able to understand and identify risks and how different internal controls work in terms of remediating these risks
• Good understanding of how financial results are derived and how different actions/parameters affect the results

Knowledge / Educational requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
• Master Degree is a plus
• Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner are a plus
• Data Analytics Scripting is a plus

Behaviours:

• Highest level of ethics and adherence to Epiroc's Code of Conduct. You have a high degree of integrity and are known for "walking the talk" or leading by example
• Persistent in facing challenges and questions. You are courageous and dare to take the right actions and carry them through
• Set priorities according to importance and urgency. Ability to manage different tasks simultaneously. You are accountable and reliable to deliver what you promise
• Keep to schedule and deliver on commitment. You deliver results that add value to Epiroc's stakeholders
• Contribute to team performance. You can work together in a team, using combined capabilities for improved outcomes
• Follow procedures and guidelines. You are savvy, experienced, knowledgeable and well-informed
• Strong communication skills. You are open and build trust by being honest and authentic
• Ability to work independently. You care about the work you do and the impact your part has reaching the function and Group goals
• Accepting of cultural and personality differences. You are open-minded, curious, understand and learn from new perspectives
• Always looking for improvement opportunities. You come up with solutions to make things happen
• Safety-minded. You see risks and act to minimize these for you and the people around you