Group Internal Auditor
Weir Group
Chile, Colombia
Hybrid


Purpose of Role: Enhance Weir Group’s success by promoting effective control environments, highlighting emerging risks and associate opportunities through review, assessment, education and consultation.


Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities:

Promote the Vision and Mission of Internal Audit: Support and align with the strategic goals of Group Internal Audit, ensuring the department’s objectives contribute to the company’s overall success.

Contribute to the Development and Management of the Audit Plan: Play a key role in creating, updating, and managing the agile Audit Plan, ensuring it remains aligned with the company’s evolving risk profile.

Develop and Maintain Audit Methodology: Lead the ongoing development and refinement of internal audit methodology, ensuring it adheres to IIA standards and reflects industry best practices.

Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation: Provide expertise in evaluating key risks and assessing the effectiveness of controls in place, ensuring the proper mitigation of risks across various business areas.

Apply Accounting Knowledge in Audits: Utilise a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting to evaluate the adequacy of financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Communicate Audit Findings and Recommendations: Clearly communicate audit findings, both verbally and in writing, offering practical recommendations to management for operational improvements.

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Related Field: A strong educational background in accounting, finance, business, computer science, engineering, or other relevant fields is essential for understanding audit processes and risk management.

Professional Certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA or Equivalent): A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or other relevant certification (such as CISA or CFE) is highly preferred, as it demonstrates specialised expertise and adherence to industry standards.

In-depth Knowledge of Internal Audit Standards and Methodologies: A strong understanding of International Internal Audit (IIA) standards, auditing techniques, risk management practices, and internal controls is critical for overseeing audit projects and ensuring compliance.

Experience with Financial Reporting and Accounting Practices: Proficiency in financial reporting, accounting principles (such as GAAP or IFRS), and the ability to evaluate financial controls are essential to assess the integrity of financial processes and detect potential risks.

Competency in spoken and written English, other language skills will be a plus.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.


Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.


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