About the Role
As Audit Manager, you will perform risk-based audits and provide independent assurance services across Tate & Lyle, acting as a key business partner to advise on risk and control matters.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute audit engagements, understanding risks, determining scope, conducting fieldwork, and agreeing on actions with management.
- Write audit reports, ensuring findings are reported clearly and concisely.
- Produce and share audit findings with local management, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Ensure audits are completed to a high standard, using data analytics to support fieldwork where possible.
- Partner with key stakeholders to understand business risks and adapt the audit plan to emerging priorities.
- Prepare the GAA Quarterly update for the Region and attend Quarterly Control Effectiveness Council meetings.
- Collaborate with the compliance and ethics function and assist in whistleblowing or ad hoc investigations.
- Manage, coach, and support new starters to the Tate & Lyle audit team.
- Work with management to identify and implement best practices across the Group.
- Take ownership of the development and continuous improvement of Audit processes.
Requirements
- Experience of operating at a senior level in a matrix organisation without Sarbanes Oxley.
- Ability to quickly understand how processes work, how they deliver objectives, and support business strategy.
- Initiative and self-confidence to influence change processes across various businesses up to ExCo level.
- Ability to influence change processes across business functions and at all levels up to Exco.
- Experience of data analytics and supporting large-scale analysis.
- Commercial understanding, customer awareness, and an independent and objective outlook.
- Forensic experience.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current Institute of Internal Audit professional standards.
- Ability to lead a team and understand their development needs.
- Ability to influence change, engage with, and influence higher management, subject matter specialists, and those involved in daily transactions.
- Able to identify the root cause of issues and their impact on the organisation.
- Problem-solving, priority setting, presentation, and communication skills are vital.
- Up to 50% travel required, including global travel.
Skills
- Data analytics
- Forensic experience
- Analytical skills
- Conceptual skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Priority setting
- Presentation skills
Work Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working model
Experience Level
- Senior level
Education Level
- Recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, CA, CIMA) or Institute of Internal Auditors certification.
Benefits
- Global rewards package
- Country-specific benefits
- Flexible working policy
About the Company
- Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider.
- Expanded plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre.
- Achieving ambition requires development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources, investment to become leaner and more agile, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.
Equal Opportunity
- Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
