Auditor

Flocert; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

FLOCERT, a leading global assurance provider, seeks freelance auditors for North America. You will conduct Fairtrade audits for manufacturers and traders across the US and Canada, coordinating schedules and delivering clear audit reports. Fluency in English and French is required, with Spanish an asset.

Auditors should travel within North America, start date ASAP, and possess relevant audit experience and a strong Fairtrade motivation. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• University-level education in a relevant subject like Economics, Agriculture, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of auditing experience (Fairtrade, organic, ISO, or similar).
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication and customer orientation.
• Affinity to numbers and data analysis; able to travel in North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fairtrade audits of manufacturing and trading companies in North America.
• Schedule audits per annual audit plan in coordination with customers.
• Complete audit reports within timelines, identifying non-conformities clearly.
• Participate in mandatory trainings.

Skills

French language

English language

Audit experience

Communication

Data analysis

Independence

Travel willingness

Fairtrade knowledge

Trading sector experience

Excel

Power BI

Spanish (advanced)

Education

University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Fair global trade everyone can believe in

FLOCERT is a leading global assurance provider. Besides providing sole certification to Fairtrade, FLOCERT offers certification and verification as well as customised sustainability to support companies in their ethical business transformation.

With seven international offices conducting business in around 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in combining global reach with local expertise for its over 6,000 customers. FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small-scale producers to internationally recognised brands, to promote fairness in global trade.

As a People and Planet First verified organisation, FLOCERT is proud to be recognised as an enterprise prioritising social and environmental goals.

Visit flocert.net for more information.

Description

Carry out FLOCERT audits against Fairtrade International Trade Standards in North America (United States and Canada) for various products.

• Freelance[1] based on mutual agreement and number of available audits
• Location of audits: United States and Canada
• Required Languages: English and French (advanced Spanish is desirable)
• The audit fee depends upon qualifications and experience
• Auditor training will be provided by FLOCERT
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Resident of the United States or Canada

[1] All auditors of FLOCERT have to be free of any commercial or other interests which could possibly influence or be seen to influence their motivation to always act in the best interest of FLOCERT and would hence have to sign a Conflict of Interest declaration.

Your responsibilities

• Performing Fairtrade audits of manufacturing and trading companies[2] in North America
• Scheduling of audits as requested by FLOCERT in annual audit plan and in coordination with Fairtrade customers
• Completion of audit reports within given timelines, including identification of all relevant non-conformities in a clear and complete format
• Participate in regular mandatory trainings

[2] Trader audits include audits of importers, processors/manufacturers, distributors and licensees

Your qualifications, experience and skills

• University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Economics, Agriculture, Accounting, Food Science, Agronomy, etc.).
• At least 2 years of experience in auditing (e.g. Fairtrade, organic, ISO 9001:2000, SA8000, ISO 14001, Financial audits, Rainforest Alliance)
• Fluent French and English level, both oral and written
• Excellent communication skills and customer orientation
• Affinity to numbers and data analysis
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be assertive, unbiased, and impartial in a customer service-oriented environment
• High flexibility, reliability and availability to travel in North America
• Motivation for Fairtrade
• Business experience in the trading sector
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Power BI
• Advanced Spanish level, both oral and written
• Experience in working with manufacturers/processors, importers, licensees
• Background in agriculture, food science or food technology
• Technical knowledge of the products: Coffee, Cocoa, Banana, Fruits, Herbs & Spices, etc.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following certification schemes: Fairtrade, Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001