About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise – always inspiring more...
Your role
As Senior Corporate Auditor (m/f/d) you will be part of our Corporate Audit Team consisting of 5 colleagues. Our Corporate Audit department operates worldwide, providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services to strengthen Symrise’s governance, risk culture, and internal control system. As part of a small, highly skilled global team reporting directly to Executive Board–level governance, you will have unique exposure to senior leadership, end‑to‑end business processes, and transformation initiatives across all business segments. responsible for the independent execution of risk-based internal audits of Symrise Group companies worldwide.
This role is a fulltime position to be located remotely or at any major Symrise site within the EAME region.
* Your tasks include the execution of audit assignments of the annual audit plan (including planning, fieldwork and reporting) as well as formulating recommendations for the local and global management teams and follow up on findings.
* As an experienced auditor, you work in accordance with the standards set by the DIIR/GIAS to ensure that the internal control systems are appropriate and functional, that the company's policies and external requirements are complied with.
* You actively use your knowledge of system-driven business processes (e.g. SAP) to continuously improve the design of audit methodology, procedures and work programs for existing and new audit areas in order to further increase their operational effectiveness and efficiency.
* You also work closely with the Head of Corporate Audit on the continuous development of audit plans to identify areas for improvement and develop pragmatic recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
* In addition, you are responsible for assigned special and project audits and work closely with the department head in preparing the audit results for reporting to the Executive Board.
About you
* Several years of professional experience in internal auditing of an international company or auditing firm; knowledge of the specifics of business processes in manufacturing companies is an advantage.
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE or CPA)
* Sound experience in project management, ideally with initial experience in managing small project teams.
* Analytical and conceptual thinking skills as well as a quick grasp of complex contexts and tasks.
* Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to embrace technology.
* Strong communication skills, combined with the ability to build a working relationship based on mutual respect and trust.
* Willingness to travel worldwide (25-30%).
* Proficiency in written and spoken English; further language skills, are an advantage.
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
LOCATION (COUNTRY)
Holzminden (Germany), Clichy (France), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Marlow (United Kingdom)