Internal Auditor

ABOUT COTY  

We’re Coty, one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. Coty is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. Coty’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. Coty and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment.
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Internal audit provides independent assurance that Coty’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. We assist Coty’s Audit and Finance Committee (“AFC”) of the Board of Directors in their risk oversight responsibilities. Our team executes various type of projects, helps to develop global policies and procedures, assists Coty’s independent auditor with their annual audit.

THE ROLE

The Internal Auditor is responsible for executing elements of the company’s Internal Audit Project Plan.  Working directly with members of the Internal Audit team, the Internal Auditor will:

• Analyze and document business process flows and related control documentation
• Perform fieldwork to test internal controls as part of the SOX process and document your work.
• Perform audit program steps to meet audit project objectives and document your work.
• Understand the technology supporting business processes.
• Identify and assess risks and evaluate key control activities within business processes.
• Identify and assist in developing recommendations to enhance operational efficiencies or control effectiveness; and
• Assist with other special projects and various administration tasks as they may arise.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop an understanding of the organization as a whole, and specifically its key business processes.
• Develop and foster strong professional relationships within company.
• Build the department’s standing and credibility throughout the organization; and
• Take a proactive role in departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• The ability to interact and collaborate with peers and, at times, management in a professional and partnering manner and instill confidence that could influence decision making.
• Travel is expected to be approximately up to 25% of the time, including to international locations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

The Internal Auditor must have the following:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. 
• 1 - 3 years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, and/or consulting and a strong financial background. 
• Good understanding of accounting and auditing, (US GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
• Good communication skills (verbal, writing, presentation).
• Team spirit
• Ability to travel, including internationally.

The Internal Auditor is preferred to have the following:

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, non-US comparable certification or equivalent. 
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience.

Prior beauty industry, consumer products, or manufacturing experience.   

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on your qualities and experience;
• Attractive benefits packages;
• A healthy, fresh and sustainable lunch for a discounted price;
• A brand new building in the business area of Amsterdam-Zuid. The office is designed to maximize your performance, based on the new ways of working.
   

CONCLUDING

At Coty, we believe in equality and inclusion for all, and stand together with those fighting for freedom, justice, and equal rights regardless of who you are or who you love.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.