Global Head of Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk

Tastepoint d.o.o.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 269,000 - 384,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

The Head of Internal Audit leads the global internal audit function and serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee, developing a risk-based audit strategy, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and promoting ethics and continuous improvement across the organization. The role is based in our HQ in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience across audit, accounting, risk management, or compliance.
• 10+ years in senior audit leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee, presenting plans and remediation progress.
• Maintain independence and objectivity of Internal Audit with access to the Audit Committee.
• Develop and execute a global, risk-based audit plan spanning financial, operational, tech, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and monitor emerging risks for governance and controls.
• Oversee SOX 404 compliance program, including control design and operating effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency and oversight of deficiencies.
• Support investigations involving fraud, misconduct, ethics concerns with Legal, HR, Compliance, and Security.
• Drive analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing innovations across the function.

Skills

Executive leadership

Audit governance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

The Head of Internal Audit leads the global internal audit function and serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee, developing a risk-based audit strategy, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and promoting ethics and continuous improvement across the organization. The role is based in our HQ in New York.