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Internal Audit Professional at Randstad Global
Rio de Janeiro - Brasil, hybrid, fulltime

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com

BR&AF

The business risk and audit function (BR&AF) provides assurance and recommendations to the Executive Board and the Audit Committee on Randstad Group’s (risk) management, control and governance practices. Therefore the department facilitates in setting governance standards. It provides advice on internal control improvements, it conducts audits, special investigations and assignments worldwide on request of the Executive Board and Audit Committee. BR&AF’s responsibility includes the quarterly reporting based on: the risk and internal control self assessments, audit results, discussions on internal control weaknesses and analysis of the key risks reported throughout the company's management structure. This also substantiates the Group’s in-control statements.

The global function consists of team members operating through hubs spread over 4 continents. The team is organized in a matrix consisting of control & audit focus teams on business and functional areas (e.g. digital, talent, client, back office & shared service centers and fraud & forensics) and partners that are the linking pin to operating units (business risk & audit partners) with a global view. A support group is set up for professional practice, learning & development, quality improvement & methods, analytics and PMO.

Representatives of the different groups (Focus teams, BR&A Partners and support group) form the BR&AF core management team that reports to the Managing Director BR&AF.

how you will contribute

You are part of the Business Risk & Audit Function (BR&AF) that covers all business operations related to Clients, Talents and our (shared) Back-, Mid- and Front offices, as well as our Accounting & Reporting and other specialist functions like HR.

With your risk & audit experience and expertise you enhance Randstad's in-control situation together with other team members. This by preparing and performing: risk assessments; internal control assessments; audits; and reviews, and compile files and reports on these activities that make impact on management.

• you provide management combined assurance, utilizing insights from risk assessments, internal control reviews as well as internal audits you execute. Therewith you create momentum within the company to strengthen the risk-control position for our operational, shared services and accounting processes.
• you maintain contact with: local and international management; global and local process owners; and close collaboration with other involved stakeholders like other impacted functions within the group.
• you coordinate, execute and report on the outcomes of risk assessments, internal control analysis and internal audits in close collaboration with other involved and impacted functions within the group, such as: our Client delivery and Talent operations teams; and HR, Tax, Accounting and Reporting and Planning & Control specialist.
• you are the Risk & Audit Professional that wants to personally grow by practicing and receiving on the job learning & development.
• you take ownership for the planning, execution of and reporting for the risk, internal control and internal audit activities assigned to you to make impact. You know your impact is there when management follows-up on your reports by implementing operational and control improvements.
• you are willing to travel. As the standard office locations for the BR&AF team are organised in hubs, like in the country mentioned, travelling is estimated to be about 20% to 30% of the job.

what you will be doing

As an Internal Audit Professional you are going to:

• perform and assist internal audit projects and internal control evaluation related to operational and administrative processes
• participate in risk assessments and assist in audit planning and scoping, including researching relevant policies, regulations, and participate in risk assessments.
• evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls in mitigating identified risks.
• execute assigned audits and reviews for operational and administrative processes and controls therein, such as Client Delivery and Talent intake, HR management, Marketing & communication, Finance, accounting & reporting, planning & control, non-financial reporting and procure & pay.
• participate in audit interviews, be accountable to prepare audit workpapers and reporting, as well as assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations for management, based on identified control weaknesses or process improvements.
• support and monitor the follow-up implementation of corrective actions by management.
• act as a recourse for colleagues with less expertise.

who will you work with

• Business operations managers both working with our Clients and our Talents, as well as shared services center managers and functional specialists in all territories where Randstad is active
• Business operations and shared services process owners and control owners in all territories where Randstad is active
• Tax and Legal counterparts (including legal compliance leads) both at corporate level as well as in our operating companies
• MD BR&AF, other BR&AF leaders, team members and business partners
• External co-source partners

what you will bring

Your risk & audit skills are well developed, as a critical challenger to process owners and business managers you strike the right tone. You have a keen interest and business acumen for Client delivery and Talent related operational processes as well as shared services organizations, how they serve internal customers and optimize their operations. You have a broad interest in specialist functions that support the overall governance of Randstad's international presence.

As an Internal Audit Professional you:

• have minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• have minimum master degree in business or economics and related accreditation (e.g. RA/RO/CPA/CIA), or at least in progress of obtaining one
• have level BEC B1/B2 or higher Business English, preferably combined with proficiency in one of the following languages: Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and /or German

• have a strong independent mindset
• are experienced in international stakeholder management & change
• are an innovative thinker that challenges the status quo
• excel in risk & audit methodologies & tools and internal control theories
• have an agile and flexible working style and passion to get the job done
• are eager for on the job learning & (personal) development

• have a proven track record in control design & implementation, risk based auditing and reporting.
• have experience in performing integrated audits working with changing teams
• have specialized depth and breadth of expertise in business and administrative process risk analysis
• have experience with data driven analysis

your competencies

Within Randstad we defined the following Leadership competencies:

• delighting people: connect people (client, talent, employee, society), building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions.
• performing today: resourcefulness securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently.
• leading change: manages ambiguity operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• securing the future: drives vision and purpose painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others into action.
• creating clarity - showing line of sight: making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and provides direction, is delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
• courage to challenge: shows courage and confidence to speak up skilfully, challenging others even when they are confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances

• collaborates, reaches out, you excel in organizational sensitivity: manoeuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

what’s in it for you

We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our employment conditions reflect this and are in accordance with the applicable (local) Randstad employment policies and related personnel guide.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: jennifer.roberts@randstadsourceright.co.uk

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

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Note: If there are several candidates of equal suitability for a vacancy within the Global Business Risk & Audit Function, and (personal) impact due to the new BR&AF structure on the local function performed today is not or cannot be ruled out (entirely), priority will be given to the employee currently working in a local quality/compliance/risk and audit position.

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