Transdev is hiring a Chief Audit Officer
Responsibilities
As the Chief Audit Officer (M/F), reporting directly to the Executive Management of the Transdev Group - Chairman & CEO, you will oversee the Internal Audit Department's activities, ensuring its purpose, role, and responsibilities are aligned with the Audit Charter. Your mission will be to ensure the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and governance within the group.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Audit Function Management:
- Develop and implement strategic and operational audit plans.
- Establish and manage the Internal Audit Department's activities, including tools, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency.
- Align the internal audit structure with business needs and provide recommendations to improve processes, strategy, and organizational structures. - Audit Supervision and Reporting:
- Ensure the quality of audit activities by effectively supervising deliverables.
- Report audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee and Senior Management. - Team Leadership:
- Build and manage a qualified internal audit team.
- Ensure professional growth and development for team members. - Budget and Strategic Oversight:
- Prepare, monitor, and manage the department's annual budget.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, contracts, internal policies, and auditing standards.
Your Profile- At least 8 years of experience in internal auditing, including a minimum of 5 years in a Head of Internal Audit role in a decentralized organization. Experience in the transport industry or public-private partnerships is an advantage.
- For Transdev internal candidates, successful 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role in finance, legal, or operations.
Key Competencies- Good communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic processes.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to support the implementation of recommendations.
- Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to manage complex projects.
- Adaptability, innovation, and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Integrity, ethics, and adherence to corporate governance principles.
- Expertise in international auditing standards and audit automation tools.
Technical Expertise:- Advanced skills in auditing, accounting, and budget management.
- Expertise in report writing, presentation, and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in investigation techniques and digital auditing.
Good to Know- Position based in our headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux.
- This position involves frequent travel and engagement in different countries (10 days of international travel per quarter).
- Fluent in French and English.