Internal Auditor

World leader on its markets, Vallourec provides benchmark tubular solutions for the energy sector and other highly demanding applications: from oil and gas wells in extreme conditions to state-of-the-art power plants, including bold architectural projects and high-performance mechanical equipment.

In figures, Vallourec is a French industrial group listed on the SBF120 with 16,000 employees and a turnover of 5 billion euros. With a presence in 20 countries, the group operates on all continents.

Vallourec also encompasses 40 production units, 380 researchers and technicians, 4 research and testing centers, and over 45 million euros invested in R&D.

This context makes the environment particularly dynamic and international.

Main missions and activities:

• Assess the application of procedures and processes by entities, corporate departments and Shared Services Centers throughout the Group.
• Carry out audit missions (periodic audits or investigation).
• Prepare recommendations for findings in a report dispatched to the Group managers.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Director, the internal auditor is in charge of:

Periodic audits

• Preparing and carrying out periodic audits in line with Group methodology.
• Leading the preparatory phase of the audit to ensure maximum efficiency and to obtain a global understanding of the organization's entity, key events and main areas of risks.

This involves:

• Preparing audit notifications schedules and agendas.
• Overseeing the operational phase of the audit: acting as the entity's point of contact.
• Coordinating data collection (financial data, business review, risk analysis, audit reports,...).
• Conducting interviews with key managers and all persons involved.
• Defining audit scope and objectives.
• Carrying out and supervising tests based on work standards and procedures.
• Finalizing audit findings and prioritizing recommendations.
• Monitoring the progress of action plans resulting from the audits carried out, with reference to the timetable established with the entities.
• Promoting the sharing of best practices between Group entities.
• Sending a report to the internal control director after the final meeting (report which will then be sent to the entity and to the Vallourec senior managers).

Investigations

The internal auditor could participate in fraud detection and resolution:

• Preparing and carrying out investigations if needed with the internal control director.
• Proposing a relevant methodology and work plan to address specific risks.
• Coordinating with external support (if any).
• Writing ad hoc reports with recommendations (action plans).

In support of the Director of Internal Audit, the senior internal auditor will also be involved in:

• Building the annual audit plan.
• Improving audit methodology (review of work program and best practices).

Notes:

• Many travels abroad, including long distances needed (USA, Brazil, China, Dubai...).
• Corporate position with diversified contacts throughout the Group, worldwide, at all levels (with senior management as well as in mills or with shared service centers).
• Demonstrate ability to communicate and coordinate with all VLR departments involved. Particularly, ability to write reports mentioning recommendations and being objective.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Previous experience in internal audit.
• International experiences (at least as a long-term trainee or as a student).

Skills: Autonomy, rigor, dynamic and “agile” mindset, communication skills.