By Nancy Hala, KnowledgeLeader contributing writer
Sadia is one of the world’s leading producers of chilled and frozen foods and Brazil’s main exporter of meat-based products. In this profile, Roberto Ciardella, Sadia’s internal audit manager, describes internal audit’s role as a major business partner. In this role, the group is responsible for overseeing the “Call Integrity” hotline – a toll-free number for Sadia’s employees to anonymously report facts to internal audit. Ciardella’s team is also tasked with introducing the concept of risk management while fostering a strong internal control infrastructure.