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Job Description

Scope

- An Internal Audit Manager plans, executes, and reports on audits to evaluate organizational controls, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Key responsibilities include managing audit projects, analyzing data, mentoring audit staff, liaising with stakeholders, identifying control weaknesses, and recommending improvements.
- The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, regulatory requirements and excellent analytical skills.

What You Will Do

- Actively manage the SOX audit work plan to review systems, processes, practices and controls in line with the company's audit procedures and principles of internal auditing.
- Interact and interview process owners and subject matter experts using a consultative approach.
- Facilitate the development of audit observations, recommendations and corrective action on a timely basis. Elevate or escalate observations as appropriate.
- Provide Management with periodic status reports and the types of non-conformances found.
- Maintain and manage communication with the external audit team, including alignment of scope, timing and observations.
- Research GAAP regarding appropriate financial reporting and governance application.
- Work on other special audits identified by Senior Management, and the Audit Committee.
- Perform adhoc investigations triggered by the Whistleblower Hotline.
- Apply observation, critical thought, audit best practices, data analytics and audit software such as Arbutus or Microsoft Excel to analyze and evaluate information and draw conclusions.
- Perform scheduled audits (Financial, Operational and Compliance audit) requested by the Board in accordance with audit standards as outlined in the Annual Audit Plan.
- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
- Identify potential risks that could affect the organization. Assess and prioritize these risks based on their potential impact on the organization.
- Develop and maintain the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring that it aligns with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Develop strategies and plans to mitigate identified risks. Work with different departments to implement these strategies effectively.
- Prepare detailed reports on risk assessments and mitigation strategies for senior management and the board of directors.
- Work with finance, legal, and operations departments to ensure integration of SOX compliance with overall ERM efforts.
- Identify opportunities to improve risk management and SOX compliance processes.

What We Are Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or supply chain required; Certifications of CA/ CMA /CIA or similar preferred.
- 7-9 years experience in Internal Audit and SOX, ideally at a Big 4 or equivalent professional services firm or publicly traded company; J-SOX and relevant experience in risk management or compliance a plus.
- Strong understanding of COSO and SOX compliance
- Workday Financial and Human Capital Management auditing experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio.
- Data analytics and visualization experience, with Arbutus/Tableau a plus.
- Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to engage with global associates.
- Flexibility to independently operate in a fast-paced, remote business environment.
- Growth oriented, continuous improvement mindset; skilled in critical thinking with a natural curiosity for learning.
- Experience with developing an ERM framework a plus.

Our Values

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.