Internal Auditor

Job description / Role

Position Summary

Joining Nestle means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

In this role, you will be assisting Nestle in accomplishing its mission and objectives by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's governance, operations and control processes.

A day in the life of...

- Conduct audits of assigned chapter in a timely manner, highlighting areas (audit issues and recommendations) which assist Nestle in improving the existence and effectiveness of internal controls, reliability and integrity of financial & operational information, compliance to Nestle policies, instructions & guidelines, as well as local laws, and efficient use of company resources & assets.
- Proper stakeholder management through involvement during the audit planning stage to consider concerns on timing and audit scope, during audit progress to inform on audit results through clear and concise communication and getting commitment on action plans to address the improvement areas identified.
- Assist Team Leader Auditor to perform risk based audit planning via review different sources of information (i.e. previous audit reports, operational performance reports, KPI's, CSA results) and interviews with key stakeholders.
- Audit Chapter completion in every audit mission, keeping Audit Team Leader informed on the audit progress with short, clear, value adding and business relevant audit remarks.
- Document audit work in an organized, accurate and concise manner, clearly supporting the conclusions reached in the audits performed.

Requirements

What Will Make You Successful?

- Completion of university program intended to result in certification (MSc) in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics or MBA;
- Professional auditing certification (preferred), such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
- 1-2 years of experience in auditing required with international auditing/accounting firm or large Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) corporation (outside of Nestle or of operational experience (e.g. in Finance, SC, Sales, Marketing, or Industrial Performance) in large FMCG corporation;
- International exposure (preferred);
- Self-motivated, drives results, sense of urgency, ability to multi-tasking, organize and prioritize information at hand;
- Desire and commitment to travel extensively; easy adaptation to various working conditions (i.e. factories, warehouses, field visits) and strong interest in working in an international environment;
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of experience

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.