Group Internal Auditor
BioFirst Group is a global player in biological pest and disease control and bumblebee pollination. It offers a full range of IPM (Integrated Pest Monitoring) solutions, including beneficial insects, predatory mites, bumblebees, insect pathogenic nematodes, biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilisers and inoculants as well as high-tech monitoring and scouting. BioFirst has 32 production and/or distribution subsidiaries and employs 2800 employees worldwide. In addition, BioFirst has an extensive network of specialised distributors in an additional 50 countries and exports weekly to over 70 countries. BioFirst serves the horticultural market and the open field agricultural market, through four major brands: Biobest, BioWorks, Plant Products and Biotrop.
Growth was achieved through both organic expansion and acquisitions, with a budgeted 2024 turnover of over €500 million. BioFirst is backed by, among others, two Belgian holding companies and several private equity funds.
We are currently looking for a Group Internal Auditor to assure compliance and consistency throughout the group by sharing best practices over the different legal entities.
Your responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive internal audits to assess financial processes, risk management, and compliance.
- Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyse financial data, identify discrepancies, and prepare detailed audit reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and regulatory changes.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Internal or External Auditor.
- Proficiency in auditing standards, risk assessment, and control evaluation.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA) preferred, but not mandatory.
- Fluent communication in English is a must, knowledge of French and Spanish a plus.
What do we offer you?
- A unique opportunity to work for an international organization in full expansion and where you can make a significant contribution to a more sustainable food production.
- The opportunity to develop the function and grow professionally in line with the evolution of the group.
- A competitive salary, supplemented with the usual fringe benefits.
Interested?
You can respond by sending your CV and cover letter to jobs@biobestgroup.com.