Through a systematic and methodical approach, Internal Audit contributes to improving the efficiency of operations and creating added value, by fostering the exchange of best practices across the organization.
In line with the Group’s strategic priorities and high-stakes risks, Internal Audit teams perform every year audit and consulting assignments on a wide range of topics, encompassing the main transformation projects, digital and IT challenges encountered by the Group, investment projects management, and more broadly all the main operational and financial processes.
With a global cross-functional lens, Internal Audit is at the intersection of worldwide operations and functions, and a strategic partner for Leadership and Operations to navigate complexity and drive growth.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Within the Group Internal Audit Department, the Internal Auditor will conduct assignments (as part of the Group audit plan stemming from Group risk assessment, e.g. Geopolitical risks, investment execution, ...) in Air Liquide Entities or in Global Functions on:
The correct implementation of Group policies, procedures, codes and guidelines, and prevailing laws and regulations;
The control over transversal support functions processes (e.g. Finance, Procurement, Internal Control, HR);
The preservation of Group physical, intellectual and digital assets;
The control over operational and functional processes.
Primary responsibility involves:
Conducting audit or consulting missions on all business lines and on a worldwide scope, increasing your understanding of complex problems from diverse perspectives and developing new skills and experience;
Identifying risks / weaknesses and making value-added recommendations to improve efficiency;
Establishing constructive relationships with the audited Entities and Senior Management both during the audit engagement and on an ongoing basis;
Presenting results to Executive committee members and implement recommendations in collaboration with audited teams;
Pro-actively and efficiently communicating within Corporate, Clusters and Entities internal control teams to enhance consistency of approaches / standards;
Embodying integrity, independence, confidentiality and competence, promoting internal audit as a business partner to Operations and Global Functions.
Join Internal Audit - the ultimate leadership laboratory for those ready to make a measurable impact!
Are you a MATCH?
Engineering or Business graduate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in external and/or internal audit, followed by a proven track record in Finance / Operations Control within Air Liquide.
Beyond the required professional experiences above, the candidate is expected to demonstrate the following skills:
Analytical and synthesis capabilities;
High proficiency in both written and verbal communication: Fluent in English is a must, and other languages are a plus;
Excellent team spirit;
A methodical approach, characterized by rigor and strong organizational habits;
Ability to manage, supervise (as mission leader) and coach others;
Critical thinking and pragmatism are essential.
Travel requirements are ~25% of the working time under normal circumstances.
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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.