Senior Manager, Group Internal Audit - Dublin or Amsterdam

Country: Ireland 
City: Dublin or Amsterdam 
Req ID: 505904

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

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Position Overview
CRH Group Internal Audit (IA) is currently recruiting for the position of Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work as part of a global team responsible for working with the business to optimize performance and growth through improving the operational, financial and IT controls and risk management of CRH. 

Working in CRH’s global Third Line of Defence function, the Internal Audit Senior Manager will manage the delivery of independent assurance services to the business to ensure the development of a robust control framework across all aspects of the organization. The Internal Audit Senior Manager will oversee the assigned audit team and manage team members’ performance to deliver on short and long-term objectives by creating an engaged team and work environment that promotes trust and mutual respect, aimed at maximizing team members’ potential. 

The successful candidate will proactively engage with key stakeholders (internal and external) to build relationships and work to achieve desired outcomes. To be effective, the candidate must be capable of assessing (and anticipating) risk and thinking through, challenging, and identifying ways to improve complex business processes. 

The Internal Audit Senior Manager role provides an excellent opportunity to learn about CRH’s business. Many of IA’s alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers within CRH in a wide variety of functions.

Principle Accountabilities    
Audit Execution and Department Operations: Lead and direct the activities of the integrated Internal Audit teams to ensure adequate audit coverage is provided to the organisation.  

Audit plan and project delivery

• Support the Director/VP of Audit in the creation of the annual audit plan through the risk assessment, stakeholder engagement and subject matter expertise.  
• As part of the IA leadership team play a key role in the creation, planning and execution of the IA strategy.
• Lead and provides direction on the delivery of key projects (either functional or in support of the delivery of the IA 5-year strategy) to achieve defined project objectives.
• Direct the efforts of the teams to ensure Leads the delivery of more complex assignments identified on the audit plan.

1.  Provide management with recommendations and insights on ways to structurally enhance controls while balancing business unit objectives.
2. Evaluate the internal control environment to ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and functioning as intended.
3. Evaluate and review the significance of audit findings, recommendations and corrective action with appropriate levels of management and executives. 
4. Ensure that corrective actions have been effectively implemented. Where necessary, initiate immediate correction action.

• In conjunction with managers, ensure adequate staff with appropriate resources exist to perform audits in accordance with professional standards. 
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations, assisting in the oversight and management of the team’s use of co-sourced auditors, contractors or other experts as partners when appropriate.
• Ensure key metrics are reported on an as needed basis, presenting financial information, and working on special projects as requested
• Leverages technology to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the function 
• Willingness and ability to travel as part of the role (where necessary)

Competencies & Behaviours
Attracts and Develops: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs

• Responsible for managing people managers and related people management activities 
• Actively promotes opportunities within the function 
• Portrays the organization in ways that entices others to join 
• Fosters an environment that encourages and enables others to build skills and develop their careers
• Actively engages with internal CRH network to identify and develop potential next steps for high performing team members (whether short term or long term) 
• Supports the development and mentoring of the manager and assistant manager groups.
• Aligns company & individual goals, tracks performance and coaches for development 
• Utilizes and maximizes team members’ potential while motivating and inspiring groups and team
• Provides timely and necessary feedback to develop team members across functional teams and recommends developmental activities and stretch assignments to others 
• Creates an engaged workforce and a team environment based on trust and mutual respect
• Identifies and facilitates training sessions, as required
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to lead and influence an audit team through a positive and supportive approach, while driving compliance to financial policies and holding team members accountable for performance expectations
• Delegates responsibility and conveys clear expectations to others
• Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments 
• Encourages people to express their views openly
• Facilitates effective collaboration within the function team co-workers and with key stakeholders 
• Involves others in making decisions on behalf of the group

Collaboration with Stakeholders: Building partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders and promote the function as a trusted partner to meet shared objectives.

• Develops and projects a positive image for the IA function with stakeholders. 
• Meet quarterly, or as needed, with assigned business unit leadership, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen stakeholder relationships, actively identifying new stakeholders, managing on-going relationships to understand on-going developments across the business
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with assigned second line of defence leadership to ensure understanding and communication of significant issues. 
• Actively identify stakeholders (internal and external) and builds effective working relationships with them 
• Stay abreast of new or proposed activities across businesses and make recommendations for updated scope or additional audit activities, and proactively advise the business on internal controls 
• Participate in executive committees and due diligence activities at the request of management.

Decision quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, which drives innovation and collaboration

• Holds others accountable for making sound decisions that comply with policies and standards 
• Is willing and able to make tough decisions and move them forward, even if they are unpopular 
• Strikes the right balance between accepting workable solutions and pushing for better alternatives 
• Synthesizes information, experience, and various inputs to determine the best course of action 
• Anticipates big and small picture risks 
• Keeps abreast of external trends in both IA and industry 
• Looks to develop innovative ideas to drive IA forward and present new solutions to business

Cultivates innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful

• Nurtures and develops promising ideas through prototyping and experimentation
• Challenges others to develop breakthrough solutions 
• Ensures that varied perspectives are included in the process of innovation 
• Encourages others to address challenges in new and better ways 

Drives engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectives 

• Empowers others with meaningful decision making and ownership 
• Ensures that all team members are motivated to work toward common goals  
• Celebrates the team’s successes along the way 
• Provides praise, recognition, and rewards for strong performance

Education / Experience Preferences        

• 10 years+ progressive audit experience (including time at manager level or above) 
• 6+ years of leadership experience either in industry or professional services.
• Holds a relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACA, CA, CIA etc.) 
• Advanced understanding and working knowledge of risk, corporate governance, compliance (SOX) and internal control requirements/ good practice 
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation, conflict management and resolution skills 
• Managing, developing, and mentoring a diverse high performing team 
• Solid project management skills with an ability to prioritize relevant tasks and network and influence multiple stakeholders 
• Experience leading large/complex functional projects with a view to improving control and governance standards 
• Reporting to and working with senior level management
• Experience of leading/ working on cross functional projects 

 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Usually, normal office working conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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