Internal Auditor

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Group Internal Audit is an independent function whose primary mission is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for executing internal audit engagements across LATAM & NORTAM region in accordance with the annual group internal audit plan. The annual plan includes reviews of various types (financial, operational, financial, compliance, IT) and perimeters (legal entities, corporate functions, operational sites, projects). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct financial and operational audits of various entities of the CMA CGM Group (shipping agencies, container terminals, depots, share services centers) in NORTAM & LATAM region, at the request of the top management or in accordance with the Group Audit Plan.
• Perform interviews, controls and analytical tests in accordance with the developed audit working program and Group Internal Audit methodology.
• Verify adherence to company policies, procedures and operating rules, and document work performed.
• Investigate irregularities and recommend corrective measures, documenting work performed.
• Ensure the control of financial and operational risks, through a methodology and studies adapted to the task goal.
• Evaluate internal controls related to the function under review and test for existence of identified controls.
• Prepare audit reports, present audit findings, and identify actions plans to mitigate risks that will be shared with HO and/or Regional office.
• Participate in worldwide audits as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering or related area required;
• +3 years of Internal Audit / External Audit experience.
• English & Spanish required.
• Must have working knowledge of IFRS norms.
• Ability to work with and maintain strictly confidential information
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must have excellent communications skills, written and verbal, both in one-on-one and in group presentations.
• Ability to interact and communication with all levels of staff and management.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time (+50% of the time) to domestic and international locations, as requested.
• Knowledge of MS products including in-depth Excel use and database management required.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILLITIES PREFERRED

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Internal Audit in multinational or External Audit in big 4.
• CIA (certified internal auditor) professional certifications are highly appreciated.  CPA (or equivalent) CISA are a plus.
• +2 years of previous experience in shipping or logistics.
• Exposure to international environment (short- or long-term assignments).

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !