World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Within the Americas Internal Audit team, you will conduct and lead assignments in Air Liquide Entities in the Americas, focusing primarily on:Job Responsibilities:
- be the data analytics champion for the Americas' audit team
- perform and lead process, internal control, financial and IT reviews across the Hub;
- as mission leader, able to manage, supervise and coach other auditors in the Hub;
- identify risks / weaknesses and make added value recommendations to Management to improve efficiency;
- effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to Entity and Hub Management;
- Identify best practices and shares them across the Hub;
demonstrate a confident handling of audit tools and processes (work programs, risk analyses, added value reports, etc.);
- establish constructive relationships with the audited Entities both during the audit missions and on an ongoing basis;
- pro-actively and efficiently communicate with Hub Internal Audit VP and other auditors to enhance consistency of approaches / standards;
- ensure independence of audit and confidentiality of information received;
constructively improve audit standards and work programs;
- promote internal audit as competent partner creating value.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with an engineering or business degree;
- At least 8 years experience of combined external and internal audit;
- Fluency in English and French or Spanish required;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or foreign equivalent, CISA, CFE desirable;
Knowledge of data analytics tools as well as main ERPs (SAP, Oracle).
Analytical and synthesis capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; at all levels, adapting the message to ensure clarity and understanding
Customer-oriented approach
Excellent team spirit
Able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints
Free-thinking, innovative, and excellent problem solving skills
Good working knowledge of data analytics and extracting data from ERP systems. Exposure to IT audits desirable.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.