Risk and Internal Audit Analyst

Our client is a leading Portuguese Group, strongly internationalized, which operates in paper distribution sector, is hiring a Risk and Internal Audit Senior Analyst to integrate Group´s Risk Office Department based in Sintra.

The risk analyst will closely work with, and report to, Risk Office Manager in the implementation of Group´s Risk Management and Internal Audit model and providing an independent and objective assessment on Group internal controls, identifying key findings and propose recommendations to address risks and reinforce internal controls.

The Risk and Internal Audit Analyst will have the following main responsibilities in strict collaboration with Risk Office Manager:

- Cooperate with Risk Office Manager in definition of annual risk management and internal audit planning;
- Participate on engagement detailed planning and organization;
- Cooperate in preparation and execution of kickoff meetings and presentations;
- Analysis and understanding of processes/activities/situations, within companies value chain, through meetings with process owners, data analysis and walkthroughs;
- Document and validate, with process owners, current processes understanding;
- Identify, characterize and document risks and controls;
- Perform control design assessment and effectiveness analysis (compliance tests and substantive tests): define tests samples; define detailed tests procedures; execute control effectiveness tests and document results;
- Evaluate inherent and residual risk. Define exposition risk matrix;
- Perform critical analysis on risk exposure current situation, propose recommendations to reinforce controls and discuss with process owners and management;
- Draft reports with conclusion of risk management and internal audit actions;
- Support auditee in implementation action plan;
- Perform monitoring and follow-up actions on implementation action plan;
- Perform or participate in other activities in the scope of Risk Office mission and attributions;
- Comply with professional standards and internal procedures.
- Permanently update and improve professional and technical knowledge.
- Prepare and organize engagement files.

Risk and Internal Audit Analyst should be willing to travel out of country for periods of time not longer than 2 weeks.

In order to adequately answer to these responsibilities, the person to hire should meet the following qualifications and skills:

- Bachelor/graduate or Master in Management, Economics, Finance or Audit;
- 2/3 years of professional experience in External Audit/Internal Audit/Internal Control/Risk Management (experience in audit/consulting firms is valued);
- Languages skills**:Portuguese: native/fluent spoken and written (mandatory); **English: Full Professional Proficiency (spoken and written) (willing to conduct a meeting, read and understand a report/document and write a report. (mandatory); **German and French are valued;**:

- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Project), ERM/ GRC (e.g. TeamMate, MetricStream, BWise;), process mapping (e.g.: MS Visio, Aris, Bizagi);
- Deep understanding of The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
- Deep knowledge in accounting and financial reporting standards/rules;
- Knowledge of worldwide risk management standards/frameworks: COSO, SOX, ISO 31 000;
- IT risk management experience is valued;
- Knowledge and experience in process mapping (flowcharts.
- Integration into a leading Portuguese multinational company;
- International work environment, multidisciplinary and motivating;
- Remuneration compatible with the skills and experience demonstrated;
- Career development perspectives.

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**Tipo de oferta**: Integral/Full-time