Senior Internal Audit Manager or Dublin

CRH Group Internal Audit (IA) is currently recruiting for an  Internal Audit Senior Manager  to join the team in the Netherlands.

The successful candidate will work as part of a global team responsible for optimizing performance and growth by improving CRH’s operational, financial and IT controls and risk management.

Working in CRH’s global Third Line of Defence function, the Internal Audit Senior Manager will manage the delivery of independent assurance services to support the development of a robust control framework across all aspects of the organization. The role also oversees the assigned audit team and manages team members’ performance to deliver on short- and long-term objectives by creating an engaged team environment that promotes trust and mutual respect.

The successful candidate will proactively engage with key stakeholders, internal and external, to build relationships and achieve desired outcomes. To be effective, the candidate must be capable of assessing and anticipating risk, challenging complex business processes, and identifying ways to improve them.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about CRH’s business, with strong potential for longer-term career development within the company.

About CRH
CRH is committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company delivers building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions with market leadership positions in North America and Europe. Its materials, products and value-added services support transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions.

Principle Accountabilities
Audit Execution and Department Operations

Lead and direct the activities of the integrated Internal Audit teams to ensure adequate audit coverage is provided to the organisation.

Audit plan and project delivery

Support the Director/VP of Audit in the creation of the annual audit plan through risk assessment, stakeholder engagement and subject matter expertise.

As part of the IA leadership team, play a key role in the creation, planning and execution of the IA strategy.

Lead and provide direction on the delivery of key projects, either functional or in support of the IA 5-year strategy, to achieve defined objectives.

Direct the efforts of the teams to ensure delivery of more complex assignments identified on the audit plan.

Provide management with recommendations and insights on ways to structurally enhance controls while balancing business unit objectives.

Evaluate the internal control environment to ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and functioning as intended.

Evaluate and review the significance of audit findings, recommendations and corrective action with appropriate levels of management and executives.

Ensure that corrective actions have been effectively implemented and, where necessary, initiate immediate corrective action.

In conjunction with managers, ensure adequate staff and resources exist to perform audits in accordance with professional standards.

Identify opportunities and make recommendations, assisting in the oversight and management of the team’s use of co-sourced auditors, contractors or other experts where appropriate.

Ensure key metrics are reported as needed, present financial information, and work on special projects as requested.

Leverage technology to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the function.

Travel as part of the role where necessary.

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