Job Description
Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Internal Audit (SDIA), the Audit Manager (AM) provides guidance, supervision, and assistance to Internal Audit Department (TIAD) staff involved in performing audit work. The AM ensures that audits evaluate the overall internal control environment, appropriately assess financial/opera-tional/business risks and address all identified areas of concern, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures and sound business practices. The AM reviews the work of others and presents findings & recommendations in meetings and formal reports.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Assists the SDIA in planning/organizing TIAD activities including (a) preparing an annual Audit Plan, (b) scheduling and assigning work to meet targeted completion dates, and (c) determining resource needs.
2.Assists the SDIA in managing the planning, documentation, testing and reporting phases of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance project across business unit.
3.Ensures maintenance of high departmental standards and quality of audit projects by (a) reviewing and approving work/audit programs and time budgets, (b) implementing policies and establishing procedures covering the scope of audits, (c) reviewing and evaluating workpapers (w/p’s) for completed projects to be certain that adequate documentation has been gathered and that the w/p’s document and provide an adequate basis for reporting, and (d) reviewing draft audit reports in connection with w/p’s to assure full and complete reporting in a professional manner.
4.Coordinates internal audit and SOX coverage with independent external auditors.
5.Interacts with other departments to support the development, standardization and maintenance of policies and procedures.
6.Coordinates audit and project (including SOX) activities with other departments to secure resources needed to evaluate programs, conduct audits & complete projects.
7.Completes a regular, periodic follow-up on significant audit findings and recommendations to ensure timely and adequate corrective actions have taken place.
8.Participates in the development of TIAD's annual budget and monitors expenditures versus budgeted expectations.
9.Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Master’s degree a plus.
2.At least six years of progressively more responsible experience in one or more of the following types of auditing: Internal, Financial, Operational, External (Public Accounting) or Information Systems.
3.At least three years of experience planning and directing audits.
4.Certification as a CIA, CPA, CMA, CISA and/or CFE desired.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, tests, and sampling methods involved in conducting audits and of the requirements set forth in the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2.Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, including maintaining financial records and recording transactions.
3.Organized, energetic, flexible and self-motivated, with an analytical mind. Able to gather, analyze and evaluate facts. Able to work independently, often without assistance or on-site supervision.
4.Able to initiate, promote and lead positive changes within a diverse organization. Able to overcome organizational and individuals’ resistance to the change effort.
5.Willing and able to travel extensively (up to 50%), primarily within the Americas but with possible occasional trips to Europe and/or Asia.
6.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally (able to interview persons to extract information of a sensitive nature) and in writing, is essential in this role.
7.Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within TIAD and with all levels (from clerks/staff to top management) of the businesses which comprise the company. Able to gain the confidence, respect and trust of management and staff through attributes such as professionalism and positive attitude.
8.Able to supervise a group of professional subordinates and to direct their activities in accomplishing the goals of TIAD.
9.Able to effectively evaluate TIAD staff on their performance on a timely basis, both on the job as well as in written form.
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(2022)
