Hydro is a global aluminium company with production, sales and trading activities throughout the value chain, from bauxite, alumina and energy generation to the production of primary aluminium and rolled products as well as recycling. Based in Norway, the company has 13,000 employees involved in activities in more than 50 countries on all continents. Rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the customers and communities we serve. Internal Audit (IAC) conducts audits within compliance, integrity and other areas on the basis of a risk-based audit plan. All entities in Hydro and the most significant partly owned entities are subject to operational audits. Internal Audit also handles Hydro’s AlertLine. Based in Oslo and Brazil, the IAS team consists of 11 members and report functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the CFO. We are looking for an experienced investigation specialist / senior internal auditor with strong IT, analytical and communication skills, experience from fraud investigations, solid business and financial understanding and an ability to contribute and work efficiently in a cross-cultural environment. We are offering an exciting opportunity to gain a broad understanding of Hydro’s total value chain, through frequent traveling and close cooperation with senior management in several business areas.

• Carry out investigations (fraud and non-compliance)
• Develop an investigation handling method
• Handle whistle blower complaints mainly outside Brazil
• Perform mass data transaction analysis (e.g. review of payments transactions) based on ACL and other audit tools – both as part of planned audits and adhoc requests
• Conduct operational audits of entities worldwide, but mainly outside Brazil
• Assist with developing and following up the yearly audit plan
• Cooperate closely with our IS/IT specialist on IT security matters/IT audits
• Liaise with the audit team in Brazil to exchange experience and apply best practice

To thrive and succeed in the role as investigation specialist / senior internal audit officer, we believe the right candidate holds the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree (Economics, Business Administration, IT, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Law)
• 5 – 10 years’ experience with fraud investigations, internal / external auditing, or compliance, thereof at least three years in an international company
• CFE or CISA certification is a plus
• Well-versed with IT tools, such as SAP, ACL or other audit software
• Strong report writing skills required
• First experience with handling whistle blower matters desirable
• Excellent command of oral and verbal English
• Knowledge of Norwegian and other languages, such as Portuguese or German is an advantage
• You have courage and integrity and are able to communicate difficult and sensitive issues in a structured and balanced way

As a person, we believe you are self-going with good communication skills and with a structured way of working. You have strong analytical ability with scent to assess large amount of data. You have the ability to build relationships within different parts of Hydro and are well experienced with working in a cross-cultural environment. Furthermore, you like to be hands-on, you manage to assess and prioritize key issues, and you have the ability to see the big picture.

Travel is expected, the candidate must be prepared to work both domestic and abroad. Hence, we are looking for candidates who are comfortable with working and traveling in an international environment.

Tatjana Bachem, Head of Internal Audit Corporate M: +47 95141598 E: