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We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.\nPosition Overview\nThe Internal Audit Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of internal audit projects across the organization. The Project Manager ensures audit engagements are performed according to the International Professional Practices Global Internal Audit Standards published by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Project Manager plays a key role in identifying and assessing business risks, ensuring audit quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and integrity.\nThe Internal Audit Project Manager will report to the Deputy Head of Internal Audit\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Audit Planning & Leadership \nTogether with the Deputy Head of Internal Audit, lead the audit planning (including timeline and deadline definition), scope and resource allocation for audit engagements, ensuring alignment with objectives. \nSupervise audit teams, providing direction, technical guidance, and coaching throughout the engagement. \nIdentify key business risks and ensure appropriate audit scoping for the audits under its direct management \n2. Audit Execution & Quality Management \nOversee and ensure the execution of audits in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and internal methodologies. It may do so under the leadership of the Deputy Head of Internal Audit or the Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management. \nReview workpapers, test results, and reports to guarantee consistency, accuracy, and professional standards. \nApply data analytics and digital audit tools to enhance audit efficiency and insight generation and risk detection whenever possible. \nMonitor Internal Audit progress, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure deadlines are met. \nFor certain audits, may also lead the engagement from planning to execution and reporting under the leadership of the Deputy Head of Internal Audit \n3. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting \nPrepare, review and present comprehensive audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, with appropriate management action plans. \nServe as a trusted business partner and advisor to management, fostering strong relationships across departments and geographies. \nCommunicate key audit findings, trends, and insights to senior management \nPerform or oversee the Management Action Plan implementation follow-up, ensure timeline closure of internal audit actions\n4. Continuous Improvement & Team Development \nContribute to the evolution of audit methodologies, templates, and digital tools. \nMentor, coach, and develop internal audit staff, promoting a culture of learning and excellence \nStay current with regulatory developments, risk trends, and the Global Internal Audit Standards \nYou will bring:\nAt least 8 years of proven experience in internal or external auditing, preferably within an industrial company\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.\nStrong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and governance principles.\nExcellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations and provide strategic recommendations.\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.\nProfessional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are an asset.\nFluency in English\nYou will get:\nThe Portuguese annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is €48,400 to €60,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.\nBenefits package\n16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations\nTraining platform for all employees\nFree well-being sessions (physical and psychological)\nAdditional information:\nLocation: Portugal, Lisbon\nHybrid working model\nTravelling up to 20%\nAbout us\nSyensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.\nAt Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. 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