E D & F Man Holdings - Senior Group IT Auditor

Role Overview:

- We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Group Senior IT Auditor to work in a truly global environment to conduct audit of IT processes, deliver fact-based reports, and support ED&F Man in strengthening internal controls, reporting to Group Head of Internal Audit.

- The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

- The Group Senior IT Auditor will act as an expert in IT risks and controls, collaborating with the Group IT department.

- This role involves full ownership of executing and supporting the annual audit plan, including assessing risks related to Group IT strategies.

- Key responsibilities include conducting internal audits across global commodity operations, leading entry and exit meetings with management, and delivering audit reports.

- The Senior IT Auditor will also assist in shaping Group Internal Audit (GIA) strategies and roadmaps.

- Daily tasks focus on evaluating minimum control standards, financial reporting controls, compliance, and business operations.

Business Overview:

- Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue more than $8bn.

- We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils.

- Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture.

- We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities:

- Independently Plan and execute T audits on a Group Level including (Business Units) supporting the completion of the audit plan.

- Report results of audits and communicate to relevant stakeholders.

- Recommend constructive, effective and efficient controls for identified weaknesses.

- Identify internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations for improving the organization's operation, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.

- Support GIA Road map, risk-based audit planning process.

- Conduct quality assessment reviews and assist in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) in line with IIA standards.

Skills and Experience:

- CA (or equivalent) and/or CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP with 10-12 years of audit experience, ideally as an internal auditor in international companies (banking, commodity trading, Big 4, FMCG, or multinationals) or related industries.

- Experienced in IT Governance, Security, and Risk Management, with expertise in frameworks like COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001 for evaluating IT controls and processes.

- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response.

- Solid understanding of application security, with a focus on access management and security controls.

- Proven experience auditing cloud systems and applications, with expertise in identifying and assessing risks and controls specific to cloud environments.

- Proficient in using data analytics tools to detect patterns, anomalies, and potential risks within IT systems.

- Skilled in managing complex IT audit projects, including their planning, execution, and reporting.

- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Technical Knowledge & Industry Expertise:

- Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX, and how they impact IT controls and audits.

- Financial Systems: Experience with auditing financial systems and understanding the specific risks and controls in this area (MS Dynamics AX / ERP).

- Commodities experience desirable.

Note:

- This is an individual contributing role and involves periodic onsite audits, requiring approximately 40% international travel annually based on business needs.

- We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience.

- If this role excites you but you don't meet ever requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer:

- We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents.

- We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values:

- Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship.

Our values define who we are:

- They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour.

- They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

- Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach.

- Delivering on our objectives is very much about 'what' we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for 'how' we do things.

- Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self- Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment:

- We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

- We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams.

- All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

- We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

- To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.