About the job
At Syngenta Group, our Group Internal Audit function is transforming into a premier, technology-driven, and insight-oriented team that extends well beyond conventional assurance, providing exceptional risk-based assurance and authentic business value.
We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who is prepared to take charge of audit assignments, enhance their expertise in a dynamic global setting, and proactively participate in the development of a modern internal audit function.
This role is ideal for individuals with robust auditing foundations who aspire to exceed mere execution, possessing a sense of curiosity, commercial awareness, and a strong desire to create meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Exceptional Audits
- Conduct comprehensive audit engagements, both operational and financial, adhering to GIA standards and maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Perform risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and root-cause analysis, meticulously documented to professional standards.
- Contribute to audit reports with incisive findings and actionable, forward-looking recommendations aimed at driving tangible improvements in processes and controls.
- Influence management action plans through credible and constructive challenges.
Leverage Data and Digital Tools
- Utilize data analytics, AI technologies, and digital solutions to enhance audit scope, efficiency, and insights.
- Promote continuous auditing methodologies and assist the team in embracing analytics and productivity tools.
Identify Risks and Enhance Controls
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls, uncovering root causes and emerging risks beyond superficial findings.
- Proactively engage in dynamic risk assessments, identifying trends, control deficiencies, and early warning indicators.
Foster Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Maintain audit methodologies and documentation standards; propose improvement ideas and use cases to enhance effectiveness.
- Support quality assurance, methodology advancements, integrated assurance, and the broader transformation of the audit function.
Build Strong Relationships Across the Organization
- Collaborate closely within the Internal Audit team and establish trusted relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT, and business functions.
- Engage stakeholders confidently, articulate findings clearly, and contribute to a more robust internal control environment.
