Chief Audit Executive (mfd)

Overview

Make an impact as our new Chief Audit Executive (m/f/d) ! Are you ready to shape risk management and drive improvement in a global company such as KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA .

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and manage the execution and delivery of the audit plan by ensuring constant quality in performed audits.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit reports by the Audit service provider.
• Constant review of risks and controls for all business processes to ensure safeguarding of the Group's assets and reputation.
• Support key stakeholders within KWS to increase awareness for proper governance and risk management.
• Develop the Audit program in close collaboration with Risk Management and Compliance and in interaction with the Audit Committee.
• Ensure corrective action plans are implemented via a solid follow-up process.
• Maintain up-to-date database and provide transparency on Audit status and follow-up results.

Your interesting profile

• Master / Diploma degree in Economics/IT/Natural Sciences/Engineering or similar professional experience and career.
• Ideally multiple years of experience as a (senior) auditor in a technical and/or life-science field related to innovation technology management, product development, production, supply, IP and/or distribution.
• Preferably certified auditor.
• Experience and profound understanding of major business processes, risk and controls environment.
• Excellent business process knowledge and relevant analytical skills (e.g. Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical skills, experience developing audit plans and customized audit scopes based on risk analysis outcome.
• Understanding state-of-the-art industry tools and methodologies (IT applications etc.).
• Strong skills in organization, communication, presentation and conflict management.
• Able to coordinate with internal resources such as Finance, Controlling, Compliance & Risk Management, Legal and IT, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in German and English; additional language(s) are an advantage.

This is what you can look forward to

• As a family-run company we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence, creating an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• Support for professional and personal development.
• Excellent work equipment, fully subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking at the KWS location.
• Company pension scheme, Christmas and holiday bonuses, price advantages for company shares, childcare allowance and a job bike.

Make a real impact and grow with us. We look forward to your expertise and enthusiasm and welcome your online application via our application system SuccessFactors. Please use the Apply function in the online advertisement.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugar beet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. The company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in R&D.

Required Experience

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