Internal Audit Manager

Atlas Air, Inc•City of White Plains, NY

12h•$91,000 - $123,000

About The Position

The position is responsible for leading the planning and execution of the Company’s global internal audit activities in compliance with Company policies, the Internal Audit Charter and the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards. The position will also provide supervision and direction of daily audit work of associated staff related to the risk-based audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) compliance. The position reports to the Staff Vice President, Internal Audit (“IA”) and indirectly to the Senior Audit Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Internal Auditing.
CPA, CIA or equivalent certificate (e.g., Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Accountant, etc.) required.
Seven+ years’ experience in corporate audit, accounting or public accounting, with at least two years of management/supervisory experience.
Strong proficiency in internal auditing principles and best practices.
Sound track record of accomplishment.
Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking and presentation skills and strong analytical skills, ability to maintain composure under pressure, and exercise a proactive approach to problem solving and the overall execution of job responsibilities.
Proficiency of Sarbanes-Oxley/Internal Controls testing requirements.
Proficiency and understanding of IIA Standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of COSO Integrated Frameworks for Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management.
Ability to provide sound business judgment and strategic thinking to enable the Company to create and sustain a “best in class” internal control function and risk assurance environment.
Ability to inspire a strong spirit of cooperation among the management team and internal audit staff while embracing the Department’s philosophy of continuous process improvement and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

Partner with Senior IA leadership in the development and lead the execution of a comprehensive risk-based audit plan that evaluates the Company’s risk management, internal control, and governance processes.
Serve as team lead on the execution of all financial and operational internal audit activities including the performance of risk assessments, scoping, planning, fieldwork, testing, administration of self-assessments, and repor
Day to day management of IA staff and assist in the development of staff members on the team.
Constructively work with management to identify areas for improvement, collectively agree upon appropriate corrective actions, facilitate remediation efforts, and monitor progress to ensure that the Company is responding timely to address deficiencies that jeopardize the achievement of its objectives.
Update, discuss and validate all identified audit issues identified during testing with local management.
Prepare written audit reports for senior management.
Assist in the development and implementation of data analytical audit techniques.
Provide assistance to Senior IA leadership in the conducting of special investigations related to fraud or the misappropriation of company assets.
Interact with senior levels of management (CFO, COO, Controllers, etc.) to communicate audit risks, issues and related corrective actions.
Prepare the audit report and coordinate with local management to agree upon the wording of the observations, action plans and timing of remediation of each issue.
Encourage and administer the sharing of best practices throughout the organization and its locations as it related to audits, risk mitigation and assessments/reporting.
Ensure the seamless integration of IA and Internal Control activities to maximize effective use of the group’s resources.
Exhibit strong project management skills with the ability to hold self and others accountable to deadlines.
Support multiple projects simultaneously and effectively manage timelines to deliver high-quality work products efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
Lead the effort to create a comprehensive departmental policies and procedures manual that adheres to the requirements of the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards.
Work with Senior IA leadership to develop, sustain, and continuously enhance the brand and perceived value of the IA Department within the Company.
Lead activities related to internal controls certification including risk assessment, control design and test of operating effectiveness.
Lead in the development and maintenance of appropriate testing strategies and test plans to enable management to assess the operating effectiveness of key controls over financial reporting.
Coordinate with the external auditors to ensure that they can place optimal reliance on IA’s controls testing work and facilitate the sharing of process and testing documentation.
Lead effort to assist key executives in documenting both existing and newly created policies and procedures using established Company standards.
Lead departmental efforts to develop and document protocols and guidelines for the Internal Controls compliance process.
Ensure the Company repository for maintaining key documentation related to establishing and maintaining a “best practices” framework", particularly in areas related to financial controls, is updated and current.
Constructively work with management to identify areas for improvement, collectively agree upon and facilitate appropriate corrective actions and remediation while monitoring progress to ensure the timely remediating of significant deficiencies, material weaknesses or exceptions by the Company.