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Mars UK • Newark, New Jersey, United States

Internal Audit Manager – Strategy & Professional Practices

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Job Description

Job Description:

This role reports into the Internal Audit Director – Strategy & Professional Practices. The role is designed to support the Director and Senior Manager by facilitating the roll out of strategic initiatives, the development of Audit Committee reporting and global insights, coordinating the annual Risk Assessment and other day-to-day operations of the Internal Audit team. This role serves as a partner to the Internal Audit team, driving the development and maintenance of audit methodology, tools, training, and quality assurance programs in alignment with professional standards (e.g., IIA Standards, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices) This role will work closely with the regional/functional internal audit teams and will have interactions with the IA Leadership Team.

What are we looking for?

  • A seasoned professional with minimum 5 to 8 years experience in business/finance/consulting, and a proven track record of accomplishments.

  • To be successful, the candidate must be able to build strong relationships with S&F associates through trust and credibility.

  • Strong skills in analyzing data and summarizing complex assessments into simple business terms to prepare engaging deliverables.

  • Ability to influence and strong project management skills in order to meet rigorous deadlines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Extensive skills in planning and organizing, and in maintaining

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  • Expert in Microsoft Office and Powerpoint,

  • Skilled in the use of Power BI; ability to create data visualizations from scratch preferred

  • High personal standards and professional ethics with a commitment to excellence

What will be your key responsibilities?

Supports Strategy & Professional Practices and Global IA team with:

  • Coordinating and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives.

  • Facilitating the annual Risk Assessment and Audit Plan development process.

  • Driving the use of Internal Audit’s methodology in line with current IIA standards.

  • Assists in the creation and preparation of reporting to management, including the Audit Committee and the Mars Leadership Team

  • Developing and maintaining IA systems (e.g., AuditBoard), including access and content.

  • Develop and maintain audit dashboards and reports, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and actionable insights for leadership and Audit Committee reporting.

  • Assists in managing the Theft and Fraud R25 process, including reporting and follow-up on incidents

  • Reviewing existing IA operational processes to identify areas of improvement while also ensuring consistent operations of existing processes.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 100,134.00 - USD 137,677.00

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

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