About Smurfit Westrock:
Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. Having over 100k employees, and 300k acres of forestry, we are committed supporting the environment, employees, and the communities where we operate.
About the role:
Smurfit Westrock is looking for an
Internal Audit Director - EMEA & APAC
, this role is pivotal in enhancing the effectiveness of the IA function. This individual will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Group VP, Internal Audit, facilitating communication across the function and Regional senior stakeholders, helping to define and manage priorities, planning for resource allocation and leading the EMEA & APAC audit team. The role will report into the Group VP, Internal Audit and will be a member of the Internal Audit Leadership Team.
Key Role Responsibilities:
* Strategic Support
: Collaborate with the Group VP Internal Audit, and other members of the IA Leadership Team, to develop and implement IA plans that align with the company's overall business objectives. Assist in prioritizing initiatives and managing resource allocation
* Business Partnering
: Develop and strengthen mutually productive relationships with various stakeholders across the Group & Region.
* Change Management
: Facilitate the IA communication and change management strategies to ensure consistent, clear, and effective messaging around IA initiatives, projects, and priorities to promote alignment and engagement within the organization.
* Audit Engagement Management:
Identify, oversee and deliver sharply focused IA engagements ensuring they are aligned with the Smurfit Westrock goals and strategic initiatives. Play a crucial role in providing value-add insight and practical recommendations that support an efficient and effective control environment for the Group.
* Meeting Management
: Ensure appropriate preparation for IA's meeting agendas, materials, and presentations across various forums. Capture and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and progress on key initiatives.
* Operational Effectiveness
: Identify opportunities for improvement across the IA organization. Partner with the VP and the IA leadership team to design and implement best practices and optimize workflows to enhance overall effectiveness.
* Team Development
: Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within the IA team. Recruit, mentor and develop a diverse team of high-performing talent.
* Reporting & Metrics:
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track IA performance against strategic objectives.
This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to build further on their already established senior level Internal Audit operational experience and skills, to develop their strategic planning skills, to broaden their knowledge of the function, to enhance their leadership and influencing skills both within the global IA function, as well as across our business.
Our work environment is a collaborative, people-first and performance-oriented organization. We work together, across teams, to deliver our best for the company. We live by and lead with our values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, IT or a related field; Professional audit certifications preferred (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or other relevant professional qualifications).
* 10+ years of experience in operational Internal Audit leadership role, managing a team, across an international business of scale, demonstrating progressive accountability and responsibility over time.
* Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and drive value-adding organizational impact.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Fluency in English is a must. Other languages an advantage.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Critical thinker who can work across multiple areas with minimal direction
* Ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels of the organization and influence change.
* Highest level of trust, integrity and direction in handling confidential information.
Desirable
* Strong understanding of strategy and governance in a global Internal Audit context