Junior Internal Auditor

Smurfit WestRock is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity for graduates to join our 3.5 year Group Internal Audit Graduate Programme based at our global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

The programme combines practical experience in Group Internal Audit with study towards the ACA qualification through Chartered Accountants Ireland, supported by paid study leave and covered professional exam costs.

About Us:

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, we operate in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions.

Having over 97k employees, and 300k acres of forestry, we are committed supporting the environment, employees, and the communities where we operate.

We pride ourselves on our diversity and see the value that diversity brings to our company and strive to create an inclusive work environment where employees feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to be their authentic selves at work.

About the Opportunity:

Internal Audit provides independent insight and assurance over the risks that matter most to the business. Our work extends beyond traditional financial controls and includes operational, commercial, compliance and emerging risk areas. This gives our graduates a broad view of how an international organisation operates, makes decisions and continuously improves.

Main responsibilities:

• Support financial, operational and risk-based audits across our international businesses.
• Develop an understanding of key business processes, risks and internal controls.
• Participate in audit planning, process walkthroughs, testing, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Analyse financial, operational and performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Visit business and manufacturing locations to understand how operations work in practice.
• Work with colleagues across Finance and other business functions, building effective relationships across different countries and cultures.
• Communicate audit observations clearly and help develop practical, proportionate recommendations.
• Contribute ideas that improve how Internal Audit uses data, technology and new ways of working.

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering or similar. You must be a recent graduate, within the last 1-2 years
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse, international team.
• Fluency in English is compulsory, an additional European language is an advantage
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel internationally

Are you ready to develop your skills and collaborate with a variety of operations across the continent, discovering new locations and different cultures?

Do you want to unlock your potential and make a meaningful impact?

Then this is the opportunity for you!

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary with defined contribution pension scheme
• Structured Training and Development including exam support
• 3.5 years IA Graduate Programme
• Professional exam costs covered, with first-time pass bonus
• Study and exam leave
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing ways of working.
• Start date: September/October 2027

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.