JOB SUMMARY
Perform internal audit engagements by evaluating adequacy and efficiency of control measures in response to risks, with a focus on operational, finance and compliance audits. Conduct audits in accordance with internal audit best practices, IIA standards and VALE Internal Audit Charter. Add value and support VALE shareholders and management in achieving the strategic ambitions of the Company.
MAIN CHALLENGES
• Able to grasp new concepts quickly, knowledgeable about technology and fraud risks and proactive in learning about risks.
• Able to identify different sources of risk and assess the potential impact on business.
• Apply innovation in audits.
• Able to complete audit deliverables and ad hoc projects within established timelines and contribute towards the achievement of department’s goals.
• Liaise with multicultural employees at different levels, including the top management on a regular basis.
• Flexible to travel 20%-40% of the time globally, including to remote locations.
• Able to operate across different time zones and locations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Be a strategic advisor to the business, proactively identify and analyze risks to the business and provide recommendations to address risk factors.
• Conduct/Lead audit assignments, identify/analyze current and potential risk factors, assess adequacy of measures through effective use of data, technology and analytics.
• Collaborate with management to identify practical and effective solutions and prepare audit reports.
• Assess risks to the business based on understanding of processes and controls, review risk tolerance and ensure adequate controls are in place.
• Improve the level of governance, safeguard the Company’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial and operational information complies with applicable laws, standards and internal norms. • Follow up with departments on audit action plans to ensure audit points are addressed and resolved.
• Design robust test procedures to ensure that risks are addressed, develop new audit programs and finetune existing programs per international auditing standards, Internal Audit Charter and internal procedures.
• Maintain proper communication and documentation related to audit engagements, share information with the audit team and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain working relationships with the different hierarchy levels in VALE Group, including governance bodies such as Board of Directors, Accounting Committee, Fiscal Council and Executive Board.
• Contribute to the development, assessment and review of Internal Audit standards and procedures, support the interpretation of internal and external regulations and participate in internal work groups.
• Provide ad hoc support to Whistleblower Channel to investigate and/or oversee allegations.
• Take ownership for self-development and support the development of others.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Business Administration or related disciplines.
• At least 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of coding, SAP, PowerBi, PowerApps, Python and data visualization and analytics tools is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Internal Controls, Risks, Project Management, Fraud Investigation, Data Analysis.
• Working knowledge of key business processes such as accounting, finance, HR, sales, inventory, procurement, contracts, maintenance.
• Able to speak, read and write comfortably in English. Proficiency in Mandarin required due to frequent interactions with Chinese stakeholders.
• Professional accreditations in CA/CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA highly preferred.
• Good analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team
