Internal Audit Intern

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Position Rationale

The IA Intern will support the Internal Audit (IA) team in performing assurance and consulting activities related to the assessment and application of the Group’s Internal Control and Risk Management System.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the IA team and in line with the Audit Plan, the IA Intern participates in the planning and execution of relevant IA activities, including audits, risk assessments and projects.
• Proactively collaborates with the IA team in conducting operational, financial and compliance audits; key activities include participating in management interviews, reviewing relevant documentation, and performing control testing.
• Proactively collaborates with the IA team in conducting audits aimed at assessing the effectiveness of corporate governance and control measures designed to prevent criminal offenses in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001 (applicable only to Campari Group’s Italian companies).
• Evaluates business processes and assesses their compliance with Group policies and operating procedures.
• Provides proactive support to the IA team in the execution of special projects and the implementation of risk assessment initiatives.
• Actively contributes to the application of data analytics and process mining techniques in audit and risk assessment activities.

Key Relationships

Internal: Internal Audit team members, management teams of audited subsidiaries and Group Functions.

External: Consultants involved in audit or project activities and external auditors.

Required Experience

• Previous professional experience in an audit firm, consulting firm or multinational industrial company is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work on challenging projects, consistently delivering high-quality results while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze large volumes of information while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Management or Economics.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Knowledge of additional languages is considered a plus.
• Professional certification/relevant professional education is considered a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with SAP and Celonis (process mining tool) is considered a plus.

Skills

Functional/Technical competences:

• Knowledge of risk assessment and audit methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solid accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Ability to understand and analyze a wide range of business processes.
• Project management skills.

Personal competences:

• Proactive, hands-on and problem-solving mindset.
• Pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• International mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Additional Information

The role requires travelling approximately 25% of the time, mostly internationally.

Selection Process Overview

At Campari Group, we are committed to offering our candidates a clear and transparent selection journey. Following your application and initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the Hiring Manager 5 – 10 October, followed by on-site interviews at our Sesto San Giovanni headquarters on 19–20 October. Please keep these dates in mind and ensure your availability, as the internship is expected to start on 9 November. 

Monthly allowance: €900 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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