Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor conducts independent audits and assessments of financial, operational and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements and industry best practices while identifying improvements and mitigating risks. The audit cycle covers four phases: preparation, field auditing, reporting and follow-up.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the audit: extract data from systems, gather background from business units, review financial statements, operational data and prior reports, and prepare documentation requests, the kick-off meeting and the audit programme.
• Travel extensively to audit sites and assess risk management and internal controls across governance, sales, customer service, service delivery, intermodal and equipment management, operations, finance, HR including payroll, IT, ethics and compliance, legal and more.
• Conduct interviews, test transactions and verify that controls cover all risk areas and comply with CMA CGM policies and procedures.
• Investigate possible fraud, then conclude with findings agreed with local management.
• Write the audit report, rate the risk of each finding, issue recommendations and follow up their implementation through the internal audit follow-up software.
• On whistleblowing or other triggering events, investigate on site, collect evidence and assess potential fraud and its impact.
• Maintain and improve internal audit procedures and audit programmes, and suggest new programmes for group activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of internal audit experience, preferably in shipping, logistics, consultancy or retail.
• Strong knowledge of international financial regulations, maritime industry compliance and risk assessment frameworks.
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CIA or equivalent.

Required skills

• Expertise in audit methodologies, internal controls and enterprise risk management (ERM).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• At least 50% travel required.