Job Description

12 month Fixed Term Contract with potential to go permanent.

About Us
Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

As Audit Manager you will be tasked with performing risk-based audits and providing independent assurance services across the whole of Tate & Lyle and acting as a key business partner to advise on risk and control matters. Key responsibilities are to:

• To plan and execute audit engagements, alone or assisted by other members of the team. This includes understanding the risks of the operation, determining the scope of the audit, carrying out the audit fieldwork and agreeing final actions with management and writing the report. Ensure all findings are reported clearly and concisely.

• Producing and sharing results of audit findings with local management, and highlighting areas of improvement for implementation;

• Ensure audits are completed to a high standard, in line with the T&L Audit Methodology. Where possible, ensure data analytics are used to support the audit fieldwork and testing.

• Business partner with key stakeholders. Ensure that all business risks and issues are understood and that the audit plan is adapted to accommodate any new or emerging priorities.

• Prepare the GAA Quarterly update for the Region and attend Quarterly Control Effectiveness Council meetings to ensure all key stakeholders are aware of the status of the audit plan, upcoming audits and any audit issues requiring management attention.

• Collaborate with the compliance and ethics function and provide assistance in any whistleblowing or ad hoc investigations that require assistance from the internal audit team.

• To manage, coach and support any new starters to the Tate & Lyle audit team ensuring that they understand GAA Audit Standards and requirements, Tate & Lyle risks and key Tate & Lyle operations;

• To work with management towards the identification and implementation of best practice across the Group;

• To take ownership of the development and continuous improvement of Audit processes.

Performance Measures:

• Delivery of an audit plan accepted by the Audit Committee;

• Starters joining the Audit team are performing the Senior Internal Auditor role effectively after eight months; positive feedback from the audit team;

• Delivery of own part of audit plan in line with timetable; positive feedback from recipients;

• Fraud workshops developed and delivered to the Group;

• Implementation rate greater than 90% actions agreed by management combined with tangible improvement in the control environment as defined by no surprise control events in the area reviewed;

• Quality and integrity of service provided to management: positive feedback from recipients;

• Process Improvement: positive feedback from internal customers and external benchmarks and assessment;

Please note the role will require up to 50% travel, including global travel.

What we’re looking for

We look for people who will thrive in a changing business and a culture that is evolving day by day – we value curiosity, courage and a willingness to challenge others constructively. Hungry for impact, you will be excited by delivering original and imaginative content for our fast-growing business. You will also have the following:

• Experience of operating at a senior level in a matrix organisation operating without Sarbanes Oxley

• The ability to quickly understand how processes work, how they deliver objectives and support business strategy is vital to this role.

• Initiative and self-confidence is important as applicants will be required to influence the change process across a variety of businesses including levels up to ExCo.

• Ability to influence the change process across a variety of business functions and at all levels up to Exco.

• Experience of data analytics and supporting large scale analysis

• Commercial understanding, customer awareness and independent and objective outlook required.

• Forensic experience required.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as strong interpersonal and communications skills are needed.

• In depth knowledge and understanding of current Institute of Internal Audit professional standards

• The ability to lead a team and understand their development needs for both current and future roles;

• The ability to influence change, engage with and influence higher management, subject matter specialists and those involved in everyday transactions;

• Able to identify the root cause of issues and their impact on the organisation; problem solving, priority setting, presentation and communication skills are of vital importance in achieving a credible and compelling audit.

• A recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, CA, CIMA) or Institute of internal Auditors certification.

What we can offer you

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.