Country: Ireland
City:
Req ID: 527095
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, Technology you will be part of a global Internal Audit team delivering risk-based engagements across CRH’s technology and business environments. You will contribute to strengthening the control environment and enhancing risk management by assessing technology, processes, systems and controls.
This role provides exposure to a wide range of businesses and technology across CRH. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand processes, identify risks and provide practical insights to improve control effectiveness and operational performance.
To be effective, you will apply strong analytical skills, critical thinking and professional skepticism when evaluating complex processes and data. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad experience across the CRH group, with potential to progress into more senior roles within internal audit or the wider organisation.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Execute internal audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to professional standards.
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Communicate proactively with senior team members regarding progress and concerns.
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Evaluate internal controls and document observations using professional audit techniques.
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Use audit tools and data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
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Provide practical risk-based insights and guidance to improve risk management and internal processes.
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Build trust and transparency with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and control environments.
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Support interactions with senior management across the CRH group and operating companies.
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Contribute to initiatives that enhance audit methodology, technology, and team development.
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Apply critical thinking and professional skepticism when evaluating risks and audit evidence
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Develop an understanding of business and technology risks to support effective audit delivery
Key Technical & Functional Competencies
For this role you should be able to/have the following:
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An understanding of IT policies,standards and control frameworks.
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Knowledge of data analysis concepts, data gathering techniques, basic excel proficiency, and data quality awareness. Ability to analyse data and trends to pinpoint underlying issues.
- An understanding of SOX compliance requirements & control testing methodologies.
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Develop audit programs to address the risks identified and to execute audit work effectively and adjust where required.
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Identify and assess potential weaknesses in technology policies, systems, tools, processes and controls.
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Clearly and concisely document audit work to support reporting.
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Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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Communicate effectively, adapting style and messaging to different audiences.
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Comfortable with change and open to suggesting improvements to existing procedures to drive efficiency within the assigned area.
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Apply critical thinking to assess risks, challenge assumptions and draw sound conclusions
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Basic understanding of key technology risk areas (e.g. ITGC’s, systems, data and access controls)
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Ability to manage own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Experience / Education
Essential
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A bachelor’s degree in technology, computer science, accounting, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience as IT auditor within practice, private or public sector.
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Experience in SOX, IT governance, internal controls, ITGC controls testing, and preferably cyber security and/or SAP.
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You are willing to travel to CRH companies, with a travel component of around 30%.
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A full, clean driving license is essential to support travel requirements.
Desirable
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A relevant professional certification (i.e. CISA, CRISC, CISM or local equivalent).
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Exposure to data analytics and the use of relevant tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau.
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Familiarity with the use of audit software (Optro/Auditbooard preferred)
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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 [email protected].
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.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.
We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
