Manager, Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing comprehensive audit programs, focusing on both operational and compliance effectiveness, including adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), across the organization. They will be instrumental in conducting risk assessments, evaluating internal controls, and providing strategic insights to enhance business processes and mitigate risks. With a deep understanding of audit principles and strong leadership capabilities, the manager will ensure audit practices align with organizational goals and regulatory standards, while also excelling in coaching team members. Their guidance and expertise will be pivotal in fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, as well as in developing a proficient audit team adept in handling compliance and operational excellence.

**You Are A Part Of**:
As the Internal Audit Manager, your role is pivotal in leading our organization's internal audit team, which is essential for delivering independent and objective assurance and advisory services. You will oversee collaboration with management and staff across different departments, guiding the enhancement of controls and operational processes. Your leadership will be instrumental in strategically mitigating risks and maintaining comprehensive compliance throughout the organization.

**Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- **SOX Compliance Oversight**: Play a key role in overseeing SOX compliance by identifying risks and opportunities in financial reporting processes. Lead the development, implementation and review of the testing plan for controls, assess deficiencies, and manage the tracking and reporting of status and results to both management and external auditors.
- **Risk-Based Audits**: Manage and conduct risk-based audits to assess business, operating, and control risks across the company's internal processes, systems, and governance structures. Analyze results to identify control and operational deficiencies, develop management recommendations for improvement, and prepare detailed audit reports tailored for senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
- **Special Investigations and Projects**: Lead and execute special investigation and projects and reviews aligned with specific management objectives, outside the audit plan. This includes identifying the need for reviews to address known risks, internal control gaps, or operational inefficiencies.
- **Risk Management Insight**: Provide insight into key organizational issues and risks, and devise practical, innovative solutions to mitigate them, with a specific focus on integrating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles.
- **Leadership and Team Development**: Oversee and guide staff in completing audits, reviews, and special projects, focusing on coaching and assisting team members for their professional development.
- **Innovation and Process Improvement**:Take a leadership role in enhancing efficiency by focusing on innovation, process improvements, and the effective use of technology.
- **Relationship Building**: Maintain and strengthen working relationships throughout the organization by providing clear, concise, and timely information, and fostering a culture of teamwork and high-quality customer service.

**Required Skills and/or Experience**:

- **Audit Experience**: Extensive experience (8+ years) in internal auditing, including operational, financial, and IT audits. Experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is highly valued.
- **Leadership**: 3+ years of proven ability to lead and manage an audit team, including mentoring and developing staff with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
- **Analytical and Critical Thinking**: Strong analytical skills to assess complex data, identify key issues, and develop effective solutions to align audit processes with broader business objectives.
- **Communications**: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (including significant experience with Microsoft Office), with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to senior management. Ability to overlap working hours with US and European time-zones as needed.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Proficient in collaboration and negotiation, effectively working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- **Problem Solving**: Ability to tackle complex issues and provide pragmatic, actionable advice.
- **Project Management**: Proficiency in planning, executing, and overseeing audit projects within timelines and budgets.
- **Interpersonal Skills**: Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
- **Continuous Learning**: Commitment to staying updated with industry developments, best practices in auditing, and changes in regulations.
- **Proficiency in Internal Audit Software**:Knowledge of and experience with internal audit software tools, particularly Workiva