- Lead global internal audit (IA) engagements and handle the end-to-end audit lifecycle including planning and figuring out a risk-based audit scope and work program, delivering audit results, and producing high-quality audit reports.
- Perform quality reviews on workpapers to drive consistency and ensure audit procedures are properly implemented and documented, and audit observations are effectively communicated.
- Partner with collaborators to provide significant process improvements while maintaining objectivity and integrity.
- Plan, assign and supervise staff work including coaching and mentoring to continuously improve their skills and development.
- Participate in the annual risk assessment activities including developing a risk-based annual audit plan.
- Support the Director, IA in preparing presentations to collaborators and the Audit Committee.
- Support the development and implementation of IA policies and procedures and ensure alignment with IIA standards.
- Develop strong relationships with key partners to create a collaborative environment.
- Contribute innovative ideas, including for the use of data analytic tools and techniques, to continuously improve audit procedures.
- Support the company’s global SOX compliance testing program including leading and coordinating control testing performed by IA staff.
- Continuously improve and innovate the SOX testing program to become more efficient and effective including the strategic deployment of automated control testing.
- Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure alignment so audit work can be used to support an efficient annual external audit
What you will need:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7-10+ years in a public accounting/consulting firm or public
company with IA experience and will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required, master’s degree is a plus.
- Active designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
- Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.
- Dynamic, fast learner who is highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
- Ability to exercise good judgment to make timely and sound decisions, identify potential roadblocks, and escalate issues to ensure smooth execution of engagements.
- Ability to consider process improvements and innovative thinking to drive further effectiveness/efficiency.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and cultivate strong relationships with key collaborators to be seen as a business partner