Internal Audit Associate Manager

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Manager, Internal Audit to join our Corporate Audit Services Team (CAS). CAS mission is to “make a difference by increasing understanding and confidence” and the team consists of over 60 professionals globally covering Internal Audit, SOX, Data Analytics and IT audits The role will support the execution of the internal audit program across APS (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands) Based in Manila, through our Internal Audit and Advisory reviews you'll have the opportunity to get hands-on exposure to operations in APS, along with insights from the European operations You will get a 360-degree view of CCEP, have the opportunity to deliver insights and provide assurance to the CCEP Audit Committee and Executive Leadership teams, and receive ongoing coaching and development opportunities to shape your next career move

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role are as follows:

• Assist with the planning and development of the annual internal audit plan, where needed.

• Support various Audit Leads (Senior Manager) and Managers in the execution internal audits across APS.

This includes: o Assisting with planning activities for each review o Conducting audit fieldwork in accordance with CCEP’s IA methodology (including documenting key business processes, designing and performing robust testing procedures, and developing Risk & Control Matrices) o Developing recommendations by working with the business on acceptable actions plans to address control weaknesses identified o Identifying value-add process improvements, as well as communicating best practice solutions which can be leveraged across CCEP Business Units o Contributing to the preparation of internal audit reports, ensuring that they are commercial, well-written and reflect key issues

• Interacting with business personnel, including middle and Senior Management, on a regular basis,

demonstrating a commitment to continually improve stakeholder satisfaction

• Assist with the follow up of outstanding internal audit action items, including working with the relevant

Business Unit to ensure that agreed actions in relation to internal audits are completed

• Work with cross-functional management teams across the organisation to leverage efficiencies and streamline

the evaluation and monitoring of internal controls

What we expect from you

• Educated to degree level in Accounting, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field. The completion one of

the following professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIA, CISA or equivalent) is a plus

• Previous audit experience (2-3 years), preferably from practice (Big 4 is a plus) or gained from working in

internal audit within a multinational company; consumer packaged goods industry experience preferred

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of process, risks and control concepts. Business knowledge regarding

financial and operational processes and commercial acumen with the ability to assess the ‘so what’ of key audit findings are also important

• Display a willingness to learn new concepts, take on complex tasks and deliver to timeframes.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, organisational and time management skills.

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking for the evaluation of business processes and recommendation of

solutions to address the identified issues. Data analytics skills are a valued asset

• Intermediate knowledge of Power Point and Excel at a minimum.

• Stakeholders focused to ensure that the audit processes and audit findings add value for the business.

• Full working rights in Philippines and ability to travel internationally (one / two weeks once a quarter).

• Fluency in English is essential.