Salomon - Internal Auditor W/M – SALOMON - Annecy

Description du poste

As part of Salomon’s initial public offering, we are seeking an Internal Auditor (W/M). Reporting directly to our CFO, your main responsibilities will include:

Evaluation and Strengthening of Internal Controls

• Analyze and evaluate internal processes to identify gaps and vulnerabilities while ensuring the effectiveness of financial and operational controls.
• Assess existing internal controls to mitigate key risks and provide recommendations to improve processes in case of deficiencies.

Risk Identification, Assessment, and Prioritization

• Conduct analyses to identify key financial, operational, regulatory, strategic, and reputational risks that could impact the company.
• Evaluate and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and potential impact, helping the company focus on the most critical threats.

Planning and Implementation of Risk Management Strategies

• Develop and implement risk management policies aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Propose measures to mitigate risks, such as additional controls, insurance coverage, or periodic review processes.

Regular and Targeted Audits

• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with procedures and the robustness of existing controls, including financial, operational, and technological audits.
• Prepare a risk-based audit program aligned with the risk management plan and direct audits to cover the most critical areas.

Fraud Prevention and Regulatory Compliance Assurance

• Establish procedures to prevent fraud risks by identifying and controlling vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., SOX in the U.S. or French Financial Markets Authority directives) through checks and alignment assessments of internal processes with legal requirements.

Reporting to Governance Bodies

• Prepare and present summary reports to governance committees (Board of Directors, Audit Committee, etc.) that outline audit results, key risks, and mitigation plans.
• Keep executives informed about current risk levels and control measures, suggesting priorities for future actions across the AS group.

Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation of Processes

• Implement ongoing risk monitoring, adjusting controls and risk management policies in response to evolving threats or changes in the external environment (market, regulations, etc.).
• Use risk management tools and dashboards to track control effectiveness and identify real-time deviations from expectations.

Training and Awareness for Employees

• Educate and train employees on risk management and the importance of internal controls so that everyone understands their role in risk prevention.
• Share best practices on compliance and controls to foster a proactive company culture regarding risks.

Crisis Management and Business Continuity

• Participate in the development and deployment of business continuity and crisis management plans to respond to major events.
• Ensure teams are prepared for critical scenarios through regular simulations and assess the company’s resilience to these risks.

Coordination with External Auditors and Other Stakeholders

• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure adequate coverage of financial and operational risks and facilitate compliance audits.
• Work with other key departments, such as Finance, Legal, and Operations, to ensure consistent and integrated risk management.

This role is critical in preparing Salomon for a successful IPO and supporting its ongoing growth while maintaining robust risk management and control systems.

 

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Finance, Business Economics.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Languages: English C1 minimum (C2 preferred).
• Required Skills for a Combined Role: To succeed in this role, it is essential to have expertise in auditing, risk management, and a thorough understanding of financial and regulatory processes.

The key skills include:

• Expertise in internal audit and risk management.
• Knowledge of regulations (SOX, AMF, etc.) and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in risk management tools and control assessment methods.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for effective collaboration with management
• Composure
• Professional demeanor

 

Informations supplémentaires

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Location: Based in Annecy, France.