Syngenta Group
agricultural technology
AuditManager
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“Audit Manager at Syngenta Group. Skills: Audit Manager, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Technology-Enabled Audit, Data Analytics, Stakeholder Management. Lead end-to-end audit engagements. Own the full audit lifecycle - planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver high quality risk-based assurance and genuine business value; delivers high-quality audits; helping shape what modern internal audit looks like at a global company; contributing directly to the strategic direction of the function; Co-create Internal Audit Plans; Deliver high-quality audit reports with sharp, insightful findings and practical, forward-looking recommendations that genuinely improve processes and controls; Pro-actively contributes to dynamic risk assessment by identifying trends, emerging risks and control gaps; ensure high-quality and timely delivery; enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight generation; position Internal Audit as a strategic business partner; Influence management action plans and follow through on findings with credibility and constructive challenge; set high standards, share knowledge, and build capability; Contribute actively to audit methodology, quality assurance, integrated assurance initiatives, and the broader transformation of the function; Proactively contribute with continuous improvement suggestions and use-cases
Industry & Context.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; identifying root causes; emerging risks; control gaps
Up to ~40% global travel, including occasional short-notice trips
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, 8+ years in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, or Consulting, Proven track record in leading complex, multi-stakeholder internal and/or external audit engagements in a global organization, Advanced knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, and GIA-aligned audit methodologies, Exceptional communication and stakeholder management, business and commercial acumen with strategic thinking capability, Excellent project management discipline, Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, Digital fluency: confident with analytics, automation, AI tools, Excel, and PowerPoint, Growth mindset, curiosity, and genuine commitment to continuous learning, Fluent English
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of ERP systems - SAP/S4 HANA strongly preferred, Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agro-industrial sectors, Exposure to AI solutions and practical applications in audit or finance contexts, Experience contributing to organizational change or transformation initiatives, Ability to operate autonomously and make sound decisions in ambiguous environments, professional qualification (ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent)
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end audit engagements
Own the full audit lifecycle - planning
Deliver high-quality audit reports with sharp
insightful findings and practical
forward-looking recommendations
Assess design and effectiveness of controls
Identify root causes and emerging risks
Pro-actively contributes to dynamic risk assessment
Manage multiple assignments at the same time
Ensure high-quality and timely delivery
Ensure working papers
and control testing meet professional standards
Embed digital and data-driven audit practices
and digital solutions
Champion continuous auditing approaches
Support adoption of analytics across the team
Contribute to continuous improvement of audit planning inputs
and evidence-linking tools
Develop trusted relationships with functional and business leaders
Partner with senior stakeholders
Influence management action plans and follow through on findings
Coach and develop Audit Seniors during engagements
Contribute actively to audit methodology
integrated assurance initiatives
and the broader transformation of the function
Proactively contribute with continuous improvement suggestions and use-cases
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Co-create Internal Audit Plans in close collaboration with Internal Audit leadership; Develop trusted relationships with functional and business leaders across Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT, and beyond; Partner with senior stakeholders; Coach and develop Audit Seniors during engagements; Contribute actively to audit methodology, quality assurance, integrated assurance initiatives
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication; stakeholder management; comfortable influencing and challenging senior leaders; Fluent English
Process & Methodology
Excellent project management discipline, high standards, ownership mindset, pace, attention to quality, Manage multiple assignments at the same time, ensure high-quality and timely delivery
Full Job Description
About Syngenta Syngenta Group is one of the world's leading agricultural technology companies, with 59,000 people across 100+ countries working to transform food production through regenerative agriculture. Science-driven and technology-enabled, we help farmers improve productivity, fight climate change, and restore biodiversity - while building the internal capabilities to operate at the highest standards. Our four business units - Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Seeds, ADAMA, and Syngenta Group China - serve customers worldwide from a platform of global scale and local expertise. Group Internal Audit at Syngenta is evolving into best in class tech-enabled, insight-driven functions that goes well beyond traditional assurance to deliver high quality risk-based assurance and genuine business value. We're looking for an Audit Manager who combines deep audit expertise with business acumen, digital fluency, and the ability to lead - someone who delivers high-quality audits while helping shape what modern internal audit looks like at a global company. You'll work closely with the Head of Group Internal Audit and the wider leadership team, leading end-to-end audit engagements across strategic, financial, operational, technology, and compliance topics - and contributing directly to the strategic direction of the function. Accountabilities Audit Strategy and Planning: * Be an integral part of internal audit transformation: execute on internal audit vision, strategy and operating model for modern, agile technology‑enabled function. Co-create Internal Audit Plans in close collaboration with Internal Audit leadership, ensuring the use of forward-looking risk assessments clear view of the business landscape Lead audit engagements end-to-end * Own the full audit lifecycle - planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up - across a broad range of strategic, operational, financial, technology, and compliance topics * Deliver high-quality audit reports with sharp, insightful find
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