Senior Internal Auditor

Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. Having over 100k employees, and 300k acres of forestry, we are committed supporting the environment, employees, and the communities where we operate.

About the role:

The internal audit team is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor , who will report to the Senior Manager - LATAM and will be responsible for executing assurance and advisory Internal Audit projects including financial, enterprise risk and Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities included within the Internal Audit plan.

This role will support the department's aspiration of creating a strong risk/control assurance function, being consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services, delivering respected, valued, data-driven risk/control insights, and positively influencing the continuous improvement of the changing global risk/control environment.

Candidate Background & knowledge

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or similar)
• At least 5- 6 years’ experience with a Large Public Accounting/Consulting Firm (Audit or Advisory Services serving public companies) as well as industry experience with a large Public Company Internal Audit and/or SOX department.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills both verbal and electronic formats in English and Portuguese. In Spanish is a plus
• Ability to independently lead and deliver quality audits in various operations within the business
• Strong Training skills - Ability to coach, mentor challenge and empower members of the team
• Strong Leadership skills – Driver of improvements and efficiencies
• A forward thinker and problem solver, committed to achieve goals, driven and self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise and adopt the 80/20 rule and to meet deadlines
• Available to travel approximately 40%, nationally and internationally

Desired Skills:

• Data analytic and Power BI skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights
• Fluent Spanish is a plus

What we offer:

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• Work life balance through flexible hours and hybrid working
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• National and international professional travels, exposure and progression
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.