Group Internal Auditor

Job Introduction

We are looking for Group Internal Auditor to join our global team! In this role you will be responsible for delivering objective and insightful assurance in reducing risk to the business. You will also assess processes and conclude on cause and effect, as well as contribute to remediation proposals. You will join a global team of 30 staff based in Paris, Gaithersburg, London and Singapore. This is a role with international exposure with exciting opportunity for future career progression!

Sodexo Group Internal Audit (GIA) provides an independent and objective assessment on the level of risk and control within the organisation. GIA operates independently and reports to the Chairwoman of the Board, providing systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the risk management, control and governance processes throughout the Group.

The role is uniquely placed to get insight to the wide scale and scope of activities we undertake, providing the organisation with insights to risk and control, being a trusted advisor to management. 

To be successful in this role you will have experience working in finance with the ability to build and develop professional relationships and engage stakeholders, a flexible strategic approach and excellent influencing skills.

This is a high profile role providing wide exposure to senior management, and a unique opportunity to learn the company’s varied and diverse activities.

Due to the project based nature of the role, up to 40% national and international travel (when it is safe to do so) will be required.

Role Responsibility

• Perform internal audits in all Sodexo activities (contract management, finance, supply chain, HR, sales, transversal strategic topics etc.) and following-up the timely implementation of corrective actions
• Conduct special audits as requested by Group Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer, Comex members, Chief Financial Officer, including special assistance to our entities
• Develop and deliver audit output and opinions (verbal and written) on the Group’s Internal Controls including:

• Compliance with Group Policies, procedures, legal, contractual requirements and approved codes of practice
• Provide a holistic view of risk management in language the business understands
• Identify gaps in controls and risk management and share good practices and insights across Sodexo.

• Analyse root-causes of internal control deficiencies, recommend improvements to address root-causes and coach Senior Management in internal control best practices
• Correlate the audit work to the “bigger picture” and actively identify common themes to deliver meaningful insights and appropriate context to support action
• Write audit reports and present main results to local and Group management
• Build trust and partnership with the business, advise and share best practices with the various audited functions and entities

The Ideal Candidate

• Financial, Internal/External Audit background with knowledge in cash/inventory handling, contract management, billing, health & safety, human resources etc.
• Degree in accounting, business, finance, internal audit or significant experience at Sodexo in a management position
• Good knowledge of Sodexo business and/or solid grounding and practical international experience in auditing (financial)
• Strong analytical skills: ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, to analyse information and draw appropriate conclusions
• Ability to write persuasive and effective reports, clearly defining findings, causes and proposing recommendations
• Fluency in English as well as one or several other languages (preferably French, Spanish, Russian or Mandarin)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Package Description

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum + benefits and bonus 

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.