Acomo is an international group of companies that sources, trades, treats, processes, packages and distributes conventional and organic food products and ingredients for the global food and beverage industry. With a history going back more than 200 years they bridge the needs of suppliers and customers in more than 100 countries today.
As Internal Auditor within Acomo, you will have a unique opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the trading and processing environment of the local and international entities within the group.
In your role you will be executing internal audits from front to end and will get in touch with all disciplines within the organization. Visiting the operating entities in various countries (approx 60%) and working with local management to secure and further develop the efficiency and effectiveness of various business processes. With a focus on internal control optimization and continuous improvement, you will have a key role in the financial and non-financial control environment of the group. You will have reporting lines to the Group Risk and Internal Audit Manager and CFO.
The Internal Auditor will help the Group Risk and Internal Audit Manager to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal control, compliance and governance processes.
Responsibilities
- Building a deep understanding of the business, its processes, the risks and opportunities, including the specifics of the trading and processing environment group-wide
- Providing management with business focused advice about risk and meaningful assurance over internal control systems related to financial and non-financial controls
- Create, implement and execute business process reviews and other types of engagements such as post-acquisition reviews, fraud investigations, IT-reviews and several project related activities
- Challenging current processes across the group and identify opportunities for refinement
- Playing an active role in the maintenance and review of policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices
- Make sure internal processes adhere to external regulations and group policies
- Communicating with a variety of stakeholders across the group, locally and internationally
Your profile
- Academic level, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Controlling or Business Management studies
- Completed CPA education or equivalent (RA, ACCA, CA)
- Understanding business complexity and dynamics
- At least 6 years of experience in an audit position (Public audit firm, or Internal Audit department)
- Experience with IFRS is required, US GAAP and CSRD knowledge is preferred
- Proficiency in audit techniques and procedures, data and risk analysis, and internal control evaluation
- Applying internal control principles and accounting standards as well as legal requirements
- Strong analytical skills, project management skills, IT skills, problem solving skills, accurate, proactive and result oriented
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
- Able to communicate excellent in English (speaking and writing), Dutch is prefferd
- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams, different cultures and stakeholders
- Travel both national and international
Acomo offerts
A great opportunity for an Audit professional who is eager the develop himself/herself, loves to meet new cultures and likes to travel.
Secundary benefits
- Bonus
- Company car or mobility budget
- 30 vacation days
- 5 study days
- Pension plan (defined contribution) with NN (80% paid by Acomo)
- 24-hour accident insurance (also outside of working hours)
- Traveling to destinations outside of Europe in business class
- Small holding team with direct exposure to CEO, CFO, and non-executive Board
- Modern office in WTC Rotterdam