APM Terminals

Internal Auditor

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global expert in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

At APM Terminals, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. With a presence in over 70 countries and a commitment to sustainability, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

The Internal Auditor is responsible for is responsible for leading audits focused on compliance, internal controls, and process integrity, particularly within port operations. This includes evaluating departments, identifying and reporting issues, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring follow-up. The role also involves supporting process improvements and monitoring the Global and Local Authority Matrix for compliance with delegation limits.

Location: Poti

🤝🔍 What We Offer

• A dynamic position with good employment terms and attractive benefits.
• Community Integration: we believe in fostering a sense of belonging. We will help you to integrate into your new community, making it feel like home from day one.
• Extensive options for learning & personal development.
• Work-life balance.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Compliance Checks:

• Conduct regular audits of all port-related processes, procedures, and internal controls across various departments, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Review operational, financial, and compliance processes within all port departments for efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls across all departments to prevent and detect potential non-compliance and inefficiencies.
  
  

Control and Monitoring of the Global and Local Authority Matrix:

• Oversee and ensure the effective management of the Global and Local Authority Matrix, which defines the limits of authority for decision-making, approvals, and delegations across organization
• Ensure that the Local Authority Matrix is aligned with the Global Authority Matrix, while considering the delegation of specific limits to local management based on operational needs.
• Regularly review and update the matrix to reflect organizational changes, business requirements, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure that the Local Authority Matrix is approved by the Board of Directors of the local company, ensuring alignment with both local and global standards.
• Conduct audits to verify that all actions taken across the organization align with the established matrix, ensuring consistency and accountability in decision-making.
  
  

Identification Of Findings

• Identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance during audits, including potential risks related to fraud, mismanagement, or negligence.
• Document findings clearly and comprehensively, categorizing each issue based on severity and risk.
• Provide accurate evidence and data to support audit conclusions.
  
  

Recommendations For Corrective Actions

• Develop actionable recommendations to address identified audit findings and improve processes, controls and compliance across all port departments.
• Recommend appropriate remedial measures, including process changes, control enhancements, or policy adjustments.
• In cases of serious violations, recommend disciplinary actions or sanctions in accordance with company policies, ensuring that any penalties are aligned with the severity of the findings.
  
  

Disciplinary Actions & Accountability

• Assist senior management and/or the Board of Directors in consequence management.
  
  

Audit Reporting

• Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports for senior management, detailing audit findings, risks, and recommended actions, particularly highlighting any discrepancies across port operations.
• Ensure that reports are timely, factual, and provide a transparent overview of compliance gaps and operational weaknesses in all departments.
• Highlight significant compliance issues or violations within port departments that may require immediate attention.
  
  

Follow-up On Audit Results

• Establish a robust system for monitoring the implementation of corrective actions across all port departments.
• Perform follow-up audits to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to address identified findings and ensure compliance improvements are sustained.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the progress of corrective actions and outcomes of subsequent audits.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Based on audit findings, recommend enhancements to departmental processes that strengthen internal controls, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance
• Recommend updates to the company's internal control policies based on audit findings and changing regulations.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure that audits remain relevant and impactful.
  
  

Collaboration And Advisory

• Work closely with various port departments and teams to communicate audit findings, explain recommendations, and ensure understanding and compliance.
• Act as an advisor to departments to assist in improving compliance and operational efficiencies across port functions.
  
  

Confidentiality And Professional Ethics

• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive audit data and internal company information.
• Ensure that all findings and reports are managed and communicated impartially and with integrity.
  
  

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Experience

• Solid experience in internal auditing or compliance roles.
• Experience in auditing financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Experience in preparing and presenting audit reports to senior management.
• Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) are highly preferred.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills in both Georgian and English.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices related to internal audits.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
  
  

Personal Abilities

• Must be able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Effective interpersonal skills, especially the ability to listen and clarify.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
  
  

Please be advised that all offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks.

🌟 If this sounds like you, send us your application today!

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Company Information

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You'll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group - a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals! www.apmterminals.com