Senior Auditor - Basingstoke Hybrid

Reporting to the Audit Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for you if you are seeking to gain further experience and continue to develop your career within a people centric, global business.

You will contribute to the business model by providing objective and independent internal control assessments and solutions for effective and sustainable business practices. You will also be responsible for facilitating Genus risk management process and maintaining a robust platform to operate this. You will begin the journey to improve the audit process and ways of working drivin by the global implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP. 

Ideally you will be looking for a step change in your career, where you can make a difference on how things are done. 

The Genus audit function is embarking on a journey to improve the audit and risk process, as part of the global implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, which will enable a different way of auditing, as well as professionalise our processes.  You will be presented with opportunities to grow and develop within the audit and risk function or within the wider Genus organisation.

When you first join us you will initially join our project to implement a control framework that supports our compliance with the new corporate governance code before transitioning into internal audit. This will provide an excellent opportunity to get to know the business and make a significant contribution to an important project.

The Senior Audit will participate and perform process and control reviews that are designed to provide assurance over strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks of the Group, and protecting value for stakeholders. Audit reviews require communication and interaction with business leaders and teams across the Group and the Audit Manager will need to apply advanced skills and competencies and adapt procedures, techniques and tools to effectively deliver internal audit services throughout the organisation.

The Senior Audit will support the Group risk management process and help facilitate risk assessment workshops and maintain risk registers and other supporting documentation. Independent judgment and initiative is required to identify risks, evaluate issues, and help in developing workable mitigating solutions in line with business objectives and leading best practices.

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Good auditing experience, Big 4 experience preferable, with proven track record for delivering audits within multinational companies.  Experience in agriculture or biotech would be beneficial
• Good knowledge and understanding of audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks and risks management activities and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrable track record of developing successful, long lasting, relationships across the business including ability to engage, challenge and influence senior managers, deal effectively with resistance to proposals and secure their buy-in and support
• Strong knowledge of and experience of business processes (e.g. Procure to pay, order to cash), ideally within a multinational company
• Knowledge of current trends within the audit function, with the ability to leverage data analytics (e.g. ACL), process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma) and auditing software are highly attractive for this role
• Knowledge of A focus on continued improvement and achieving high standards

Qualifications Required

• A degree level education in a business administration, accounting, or relevant field
• Significant relevant work experience, preferably within a Top 6 firm or internal audit experience
• Professional certification or equivalent in relevant area (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA)

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Genus offers competitive benefits including (UK based employees)

• 10% performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays 
• NFU Pension (7.5% employer contribution)
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Hybrid working with a blend of office and home work
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.