Cluster Governance Risk and Control (GRC) Manager

• Important multinational Tobacco company|Minimum 5-7 years working as an Internal or External Auditor

Important multinational Tobacco company is looking for a Cluster Governance Risk and Control (GRC) Manager based in Madrid. The ideal candidate will have minimum 5-7 years working as an Internal or External Auditor in a Big 4 or in an important multinational company. Previous experience in a Big 4 will be very desirable. Experience auditing FMCG/retail companies will be a plus. Very high English level is a must. French will be a plus.

Reporting to the Finance Directors of the Cluster, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities:Review & assess the Internal Controls for the Cluster for completeness and effectiveness in accordance with the latest Group Control Matrix and monthly checklist controls review process. Ensure implementation of agreed actions by agreed timelines. Coordinate Risk assessment process for the Cluster. Provide regular updates to the Cluster Leadership Team and Markets Leadership Teams concerning the latest status of the internal control environment. Ensure proper documentation & communication of Policies & Procedures in line with Group and local legal requirements. Be the primary contact for Group Internal Audit.

• Coordinates the periodic risk assessment process and acts as the single point of contact for the risk assessment process, GCM checklist process, GCM submission process and Internal Audit follow-up process in all markets of the Cluster.


• Review and assess the most up to date Group Control Matrices across the Cluster in accordance with the agreed monthly process and ensure that it is up to date, accurate and improvement actions are delivered to deadlines.


• Conduct internal reviews according to Annual Plan agreed with Cluster Finance Directors. Based on internal reviews track the implementation of the agreed recommendations.


• Review Group Policies and Procedures on a regular basis and inform the key stakeholders of any amendments.


• Designs and implements local policies, procedures and other value adding process improvements where required and ensures these are aligned with Group requirements.


• Ensure standardised ways of working and control documentation where ever possible across the Cluster. Propose improvements if required.


• Ensure and verify proper approval process in line with the Group/Cluster/Market Authorization Matrix


• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the key business risks across all the Cluster markets and wherever possible assist to minimising those business risks. If required by Division/Group work on the current Group Risk Assessment Summary.


• Acts as a local subject matter expert and support for Cluster Management on a range of topics to include Business Continuity and Crisis Management planning, IT General Controls, Code of Conduct, Group Approvals Matrix and Financial Controls.


• Organize regular meetings with the CLT to review compliance related topics and improvements to strengthen the controls environment.


• Primary Contact for any Cluster Group Internal Audit.


• Sharing and coordinating best practices between the markets and with the wider GRC community.


• Consult & assist in special business projects where necessary.

• Salary package: Around 55.000 - 62.000 euros + 20% bonus + fringe benefits.


• Final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated along the process.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Job managed by: Guillermo Recoder.

• University Degree in Business or Finance.


• Professional Certifications in Risk, Control or Audit, is a plus.


• The ideal candidate will have minimum 5-7 years working as an Internal or External Auditor in a Big 4 or in an important multinational company.


• Previous experience in a Big 4 will be very desirable.


• Experience auditing FMCG/ Retail companies will be a plus.


• Well developed analytical skills.


• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively at all organisational levels.


• Strong project management skills with structured, process driven approach to delivery.


• Experience and proven track record of delivering projects relating to process efficiency and optimisation, desirable.


• Very high English level is a must.


• French will be a plus.


• Ability to travel regularly across Cluster (one travel per month, aprox).