Manager – Internal Audit

Manager – Internal Audit

Requirements

• Previous experience leading teams and managing projects, and accustomed to taking an active role in executing audit projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Internal Auditing standards, COSO framework, and risk assessment practices.
• Superior interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare coherent reports of audit results and present those reports at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration/Management, or related field is required.
• 5-7+ years of relevant experience in internal auditing or public accounting firm is required.
• 2+ years in a managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of auditors to execute the annual audit plan in collaboration with the Director of Internal Audit.
• Plans and performs assigned Internal Audit projects that focus on the evaluation of the company’s internal controls.
• Independently owns and leads project planning, on-site fieldwork, and draft reporting (end-to-end) with minimal support required from the Director of Internal Audit.
• Manages all project elements (time, quality, etc.) and escalates/communicates delays and obstacles timely to the Director of Internal Audit.
• Accountable for drafting and delivery of the Internal Audit report(s) to the Director of Internal Audit, with support from other audit team members.
• Clearly conveys and presents audit findings to management in a concise manner.
• Partners with management to develop actionable, effective plans to resolve audit findings.
• Proactively follows up and tracks audit issue remediation plans.
• Evaluates the corrective actions taken by management to ensure findings are effectively addressed and resolved.
• Reviews the work of all other audit team members and makes recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Participates in audit risk assessments, evaluates risk coverage, and makes recommendations to annual audit plan.
• Leverage audit management software and data analytics tools to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred.