Head of Internal Audit in Wrexham

Head of Internal Audit

Chirk, Wrexham

Full-time

About Us

We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world.

Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and committed Head of Internal Audit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the Internal Audit Team.
• Communicate the audit plan, progress and key findings to the senior management team.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the audit plan and on time.
• Assign team members to specific audits based on their skills and experience.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk within the organization.
• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and improvements to internal controls.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the internal audit team and the business being audited.
• Perform Financial Due Diligence projects for Kronospan\’s M&A activities.
• Improve business processes and ensure compliance with Kronospan Policies.

Requirements:

• Master\’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Advanced degree or professional certifications – ACCA, CIA, CISA, CIMA.
• Experience in auditing, risk management, or related fields in an industrial environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Highly resilient and willing to travel more than 75% of the time.

What We Offer

As a highly successful global industrial organisation with strong growth plans, career development opportunities are excellent, and a move to a broader role will not be an obstacle to the right candidate.

We are committed to rewarding achievement with an attractive performance-based salary package.

The role provides the ideal opportunity for a career with a very successful business that achieves outstanding results.

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