Operational and Financial Internal Audit Associate Manager

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Barilla G. e R. Fratelli is looking for an Operational and Financial Audit Associate Manager, within the Internal Audit Group, based in Parma.

The Operational and Financial Audit Associate Manager, with high degree of autonomy and delegation of power from the Internal Audit Associate Director and CAO, execute all the phases of an audit project, from its planning to reporting and follow-up, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding and evaluation of the governance, risk management and internal control process of the audited process or business units.

• Plan the audit projects by: 
  • Analyzing data and preliminary documents, conducting preliminary interviews and process mapping
  • Developing and sharing with the Internal Audit Associate Director the audit Objective and Scope and the audit work program
• Execute fieldwork and report the audit results by:
  • Interviewing management, mapping processes and performing analyses and sample tests using specific audit software (i.e. ACL, MS Excel,)
  • Identifying potential issues, drafting and discussing with management and the Internal Audit Senior Manager relevant audit observations and recommendations
  • Demonstrating a profound knowledge and understanding of the assigned processes under a business (strategy and operations, financial and managerial metrics), governance, risk management and internal control perspective
  • Coordinating and reviewing the work of senior and junior auditors, when assigned to same projects
• Monitor the implementation of the recommendations agreed upon with management, also performing follow-up audit
• Maintain active communication with key stakeholders in the assigned processes/business units
• Personal Development through professional and leadership trainings, mentoring and coaching

• 5 years of experience in an audit function or in an audit consulting firm
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (e.g. Economicis, Business Administration or Engineering).
• Working knowledge of COSO, GAAP and the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing preferred.
• CIA, CRMA, CFE certifications are a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and in particular of MS Excel
• Knowledge of Audit Board, SAP, ACL, PowerBI is a plus
• Fluent in English and Italian both spoken and written; knowledge of an additional language is considered a plus

• Internal Auditor who excels working with little supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of departments and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding writing skills utilizing proper grammar and the ability to document complex processes and concepts clearly
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good problem solver/creative thinker
• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions
• Positive attitude, pro-active and resourceful
• Good interpersonal skills and good teamworking
• Availability and willingness to travel

• Driving licence

• Hybrid working (2 days smartworking/week)
• Onsite company restaurant
• Onsite dry cleaning and laundry services

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.