Internal Audit Manager

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

What You'll do

• Lead and provide oversight to SOX testing program including leading daily calls and providing mentorship to junior team members.

• Assist IA Director in preparing the annual testing plan and accompanying timelines, resourcing and staffing plan.

• Independently create and complete phase wise SOX testing plans and proactively work to find solutions to the bottlenecks and ensure timely critical issues to senior management.

• Perform quality reviews on workpapers, observations draft, etc. to drive consistency and ensure appropriate sampling procedures, performance and documentation of appropriate test procedures; and effective communication of observations to customers

• Lead the team of SOX testers – providing them with regular motivation and guidance to complete their tasks; coach and mentor team members while developing their technical and professional competency.

• Able to independently answer and clarify doubts, queries, etc. on workpapers by external auditors.

• Develop strong relationships with key customers to create a collaborative and positive environment.

• Get results to deliver as per the expected quality standards and planned timelines.

• Maintain ownership of the Audit Management tool (Audit Board) – configurations, user access, improvements, etc. Contribute innovative ideas, including for the use of data analytic tools and techniques, to continuously improve audit procedures.

• Independently lead ad hoc projects (such as India IFC audit or other management audits) as required.

• Assist IA Director in evaluation of overall SOX status, delays, issues (if applicable), and provide insights and direction to ensure deadlines and timelines are being upheld.

• Support the IA Director in preparing presentations to customers and the Audit Committee, management for reporting including assisting in in the preparation of the Audit Committee materials.

• Stay up to date with SOX standards, emerging risks and industry procedures.

• Find opportunities for improvement and maintain list of recommendations to ensure documentation standards, tools, and testing strategies are optimized.

• Continuously improve and innovate the SOX testing program to become more efficient and effective including the strategic deployment of automated control testing.

What We're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required, Master's degree is a plus with 10 years of experience in accounting /consulting firm or public company with IA experience.

• Active designation as a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent. 

• Experience with ICFR, including Business Process controls, IT Application Controls (ITAC), and Entity Level Controls (ELC).

• Should have Project management experience. Led SOX programs of mid/large corporations.

• Excellent knowledge of SOX, PCAOB auditing standards, COSO framework, and US GAAP.

• 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.

• Excellent team management and mentoring skills.

• Ability to build and cultivate strong relationships with key customers to be seen as a business partner.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Visio & PowerPoint) and audit software/tools such as AuditBoard, TeamMate, SOXPoint, etc.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and a professional demeanor with an ability to independently interact with senior management.

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The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for