Internal Audit Manager – Sox

Internal Audit Manager – Sox

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with more than 8 years of experience in external audit or internal audit, with ideally 5 years in a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and solid understanding of SOX compliance requirements, including recent PCAOB requirements.
• Understands business processes (e.g., Order to cash, procure to pay, financial reporting etc.) and audit and internal control testing techniques.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems, IT systems, IT general controls and system interfaces.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated work style and flexible with good prioritization skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, global team-oriented environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demand.
• Strong project management, people management, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel – up to 20% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Head of Internal Audit and execute it in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. When required, you will personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.
• Coordinate the ongoing implementation and continuous assessment of SOX effectiveness for the assigned geographies: define scope of the outsourced services, design testing plan, supervise fieldwork and conclusions and report audit findings to senior management and the Head of Internal Audit.
• Assess audit findings/observations identified through detailed testing and partner with the business to assess control impact, discuss solutions and identify action steps required to remediate within a reasonable time.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the team by providing coaching, continuous feedback, and training.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs related to the SOX compliance effort.
• Provide ongoing education to process owners on evolving SOX regulations and company finance policies.
• Manage critical quarter-end self-certification programs.
• Prepare audit reports and presentations to senior management and Audit Committee on the progress and results of the SOX compliance oversight.
• Contribute to internal digitalization and methodology projects, suggesting and leading initiatives and providing internal training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Construction, Infrastructure, Energy and/or Airports sectors highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Archer is helpful.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, CA, or CFA is an asset.
• Spanish language is an asset, but not required.