Job description
An Industry giant is looking for a seasoned Internal Audit Manager with a strategic, risk-focused approach to lead operational audits across their diverse Group. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to leverage your extensive operational expertise and sharp business acumen, delving deep into the specifics of your audits to produce impactful insights – with a high level of visibility across the company. You will gain significant exposure to various functions, offering a distinctive challenge that will enhance your career in audit and beyond. The position is based in New York City, with up to 30% travel throughout the Americas, and includes a flexible hybrid work model.
Your responsibilities
- Develop/plan and execute internal audits to assess the risk and control environments, whether in group functions, operating companies, or major business change programs
- Assess and document key risks for audit areas
- Create audit programs and testing steps based on the risks identified
- Prepare and communicate observations and recommendations based on audit results
- Understand and document the root cause of observations
- Develop relationships with senior local finance and operational staff
- Work on special investigations as needed
- Monitor remediation of audit findings
Skills & experience
- Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.
- Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) or relevant certifications (CPA equivalent, CISA etc).
- Strong risk management experience, including; performing risk assessments and audits, designing controls, and prioritizing risk.
- Big Four accounting firm experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills. Proven history of analyzing data, having attention to detail, and assessing situations to identify meaningful observations.
- Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations and get things done.
- Proven history of having built relationships and worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will prepare reports and make presentations to senior level management. You will interact with various levels of employees to collect and communicate information.
- Ability to work independently, but also be a team player.
- Critical thinker.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Salary & benefits
The ideal candidate will have broad experience in Operations, Financial, and Commercial auditing. An ability to understand complex business processes and identify the full range of related risks is essential, as is the ability to learn new concepts quickly. If the above applies to you please send in your CV for immediate consideration.