Manager, Internal Audit - US Based Remote

Anywhere

7d•Remote

About The Position

As an Audit Manager, you will: Oversee all phases of an audit, functioning as a leader within an agile audit team. Manage projects/Project teams, including internal resources and co-source partners to ensure that work is executed in conformance with department’s standards, budgets, and deadlines. Engage effectively with and appropriately present to internal stakeholders, across all levels, to establish rapport, understand relevant risks and controls, and buy-in regarding action plans. Act as a coach and mentor to senior and staff auditors, providing constructive coaching, feedback, and assistance throughout audit activities. Participate in ongoing integrated risk assessment activities to identify risks across the organization and actively contribute to the development of IA’s ongoing audit prioritization/plan. Lead detailed risk assessments and process walkthroughs, primarily focusing on business risk areas, and document (or review documentation of) process narratives to ensure that the audit team has a detailed understanding of processes in place to cover identified risks. Contribute to and oversee the development and execution of complex procedures for testing controls and mitigations to established and emerging risk areas. Review audit fieldwork activities performed by staff and senior auditors Ensure that findings of irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by evidence obtained and are appropriately vetted at the right level. Verify that observations are appropriately vetted at the right level. Review action plans to validate that they address the risk and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe. Prepare and/or review formal written reports, conclusions and recommendations regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and systems. Lead departmental initiatives to simplify and streamline audit processes, including driving automation, use of data analytics and AI tools as applicable. Lead and mentor the team to use a broad range to data analysis tools and techniques to facilitate efficient and effective audit work. In an advisory capacity, work with operational partners to evaluate new or existing critical business processes and applications and provide feedback regarding associated risks and controls in place or required to mitigate. This position may involve limited travel (≤ 20%) in future. JOB requirements: The job requirements of an Audit Manager are as follows:

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field of study required.
Relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) required.
Internal/External audit experience (“Big 4” or large regional firm) required
5+ years relevant audit or industry experience
Proficient knowledge and expertise in the use of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), The IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (2017), Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Polished presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior and executive leadership.
Strong writing and editing skills, ability to write concisely for an executive audience.
Demonstrated and refined leadership skills – able to function as a leader on engagements and within the department.
Demonstrated ability to create new and/or modify risk-based audit programs and procedures as needed.
High-energy, self-starter who thrives in complex environments and challenging situations; must have the ability to adapt to change quickly and adjust work in a positive, professional manner; ability to successfully manage multiple projects effectively.
Strong technical acumen and can effectively present complex information and respond to questions from groups of managers and colleagues effectively, both written and verbally.
basic excel skills (i.e. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Exposure to agile concepts (agile audit, agile development framework, etc.) a plus.
Experience with application of data analytics (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) and AI tools (e.g. CoPilot) a plus
Exposure to risk management, including Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, or Technology Risk Management.
Exposure to information technology concepts (i.e. ITGC, COBIT, ITIL, etc.) a plus.
Exposure to agile concepts (agile audit, agile development framework, etc.) a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of an audit, functioning as a leader within an agile audit team.
Manage projects/Project teams, including internal resources and co-source partners to ensure that work is executed in conformance with department’s standards, budgets, and deadlines.
Engage effectively with and appropriately present to internal stakeholders, across all levels, to establish rapport, understand relevant risks and controls, and buy-in regarding action plans.
Act as a coach and mentor to senior and staff auditors, providing constructive coaching, feedback, and assistance throughout audit activities.
Participate in ongoing integrated risk assessment activities to identify risks across the organization and actively contribute to the development of IA’s ongoing audit prioritization/plan.
Lead detailed risk assessments and process walkthroughs, primarily focusing on business risk areas, and document (or review documentation of) process narratives to ensure that the audit team has a detailed understanding of processes in place to cover identified risks.
Contribute to and oversee the development and execution of complex procedures for testing controls and mitigations to established and emerging risk areas.
Review audit fieldwork activities performed by staff and senior auditors
Ensure that findings of irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by evidence obtained and are appropriately vetted at the right level.
Verify that observations are appropriately vetted at the right level.
Review action plans to validate that they address the risk and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe.
Prepare and/or review formal written reports, conclusions and recommendations regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and systems.
Lead departmental initiatives to simplify and streamline audit processes, including driving automation, use of data analytics and AI tools as applicable.
Lead and mentor the team to use a broad range to data analysis tools and techniques to facilitate efficient and effective audit work.
In an advisory capacity, work with operational partners to evaluate new or existing critical business processes and applications and provide feedback regarding associated risks and controls in place or required to mitigate.