Senior Internal Auditor

Country: Ireland 
City:  
Req ID: 526213
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Associate 

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will work as part of a team responsible for driving better efficiencies, strengthening the control environment, and enhancing CRH’s performance and growth through improved operational and financial risk management. You will build relationships with diverse companies and cultures across CRH worldwide, gaining exposure to a broad range of business environments. To be effective in this role, you must be capable of thinking through and improving complex business processes—both financial and operational—while demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain a broad experience across the CRH group, with potential to progress into more senior roles within internal audit or other business functions.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Execute internal audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to professional standards.
• Communicate proactively with senior team members regarding progress and concerns.
• Evaluate internal controls and document findings using professional audit techniques.
• Use audit software to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide practical solutions and guidance to improve risk management and internal processes.
• Build trust and transparency with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and control environments.
• Liaise with senior management across the CRH group and operating companies.
• Engage in initiatives that enhance audit methodology, technology, and team development.

Key Technical & Functional Competencies

For this role you should be able to/have the following:

• An understanding of group financial policies and standards. 
• Knowledge of financial data analysis concepts, data gathering techniques, basic excel proficiency & data quality awareness. Ability to analyse data and trends to pinpoint underlying issues.  
• An understanding of SOX compliance requirements & control testing methodologies.
• Develop audit programs to address the risks identified and to execute audit work effectively and adjust where required.
• Identify and assess any known or potential weaknesses in financial and accounting policies, systems, tools, processes and controls.
• Clearly and concisely document audit work to support reporting.
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Comfortable with change and open to suggesting improvements to existing procedures to driven greater efficiencies and streamline processes within assigned area.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and prioritization skills.

Key Experience / Education

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry roles.
• A relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CIA, ACCA).
• Experience in SOX, corporate governance, internal controls, compliance, and substantive testing.
• You are willing to travel to CRH companies, with a travel component of around 30%. A full, clean driving license is essential to support travel requirements.

Desirable

• Exposure to data analytics and the use of relevant tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau.
• Familiarity with the use of audit software and data analytics tools
• Second European language (for example French, German, Polish, Romanian, etc.).

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.