INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER 

Summary Overview:

Key opportunity  for an experienced audit professional to join a recognized global industrial products manufacturer.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage the delivery of quality Internal Audit and SOX services while working closely with domestic and international management teams. The Audit Manager position participates in all aspects of the audit including the planning, control analysis, testing, issue development and reporting phases. This individual will be expected to engage in extensive dialogue with business unit management and various control partners to identify and assess risks and controls.  The Audit Manager will also assist in theSOX 404 testing in North America and support the aggregation of results on a global basis. 

Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Successfully manages and cultivates key relationships to ensure that Internal Audit’s scope of work and theobjectives of the organization are completed effectively and timely.
• Evaluates business processes and identify opportunities to improve control as well as to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business process.
• Effectively plans, coordinates, and conducts periodic audits of operational and financial areas in accordance with approved annual audit plans.
• As assigned, participates in special projects including investigations in association with the company’s Code of Conduct and/or other company-wide initiatives
• Performs a variety of detailed work as needed to support the annual global aggregation of SOX results and   the annual management assessment process.
• Exercises excellent judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Internal Audit and the Company.
•  Partners with the Director of Internal Audit to analyze risks of the business in order to create/adjust the annual audit plan.
• Drives change to the Internal Audit methodology, knowledge management processes, and technology, as required by the director of Internal Audit.
• Interfaces with the Audit Committee as required by the Director of Internal Audit.
• Interfaces with the External Auditors as necessary.
• Demonstrates a willingness to proactively roll-up your sleeves to get the work done as required; must feel comfortable working at a detailed level.
• Drafts work papers documenting work performed and written communications of audit results.
• Provides appropriate leadership and mentoring to Internal Audit staff to achieve audit goals and objectives.Assists in the creation of performance evaluations.
  
  Requirements:
• 30-40% Travel annually within North America and Asia PacificBachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• An advanced degree in Accounting or an MBA is preferred.CPA and/or CIA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting and/or auditing experience is requiredPrior experience in a “Big 4” audit firm is preferred.Knowledge of FCPA and other legal legislative compliance requirements.
• Technical expertise and detailed knowledge of internal controls concepts and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Practical audit experience conducting Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 assessments
• Knowledge of IT General Computer Controls.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessment, control analysis and audit methodology.Strong command of GAAP and business process analysis required
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and Visio.

Client offers a top company paid employee benefits program and future promotional opportunities at the corporate or divisional levels. 

Please reference “DOW-72”

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