Internal Audit Senior Manager

Internal Audit Senior Manager with a manufacturing company.
 

Summary

The Internal Audit Senior Manager leads the audit team on assignment and manages team members’ performance to deliver on short- and long-term objectives by creating an engaged team, a work environment that promotes trust and mutual respect and maximizing team members’ potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage assigned elements (planned and ad hoc) of the function’s agenda to ensure objectives are achieved within the required timeframes
• Manage the delivery of support, advisory and assurance services to the business to ensure the development of a robust control framework across all aspects of the organization
• Manage the scheduling and deployment of talent across the organization to achieve the annual workplan
• Support and provide assurance on the roll out of technical standards, relevant legislative requirements, internal policies and guidance to ensure compliance is achieved across all aspects of the organization
• Leverage technology to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the function
• Facilitate training sessions as required to support the understanding of SOX requirements and to embed the roll out of internal control developments and initiatives across the business
• Utilize and develop Data Analytic techniques for audit testing.
• Lead and manage employees to ensure the successful execution of current and future organizational goals:
• Delivers audit plan by providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Actively identifies stakeholders and builds relationships with them
• Manage on-going relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand pending/ on-going and emerging risks and developments across the business, both in- and outside of the audit process
• Develops and projects a positive image for the IA function with stakeholders
• Synthesizes information, experience, and various inputs to determine the best course of action
• Looks to develop innovative ideas to drive IA forward and present new solutions to business.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding and working knowledge of risk, governance and internal controls requirements/ good practice
• Relevant Finance or IT qualification
• Relevant industry knowledge (building materials, construction, manufacturing)
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Relevant experience of utilizing and developing Data Analytic techniques for audit testing.
• Ability to provide commercially focused recommendations (having consideration for good practice in place elsewhere in the Group) that allow the business to drive forward
• In depth knowledge of relevant Group/ Divisional procedures, policies and guidelines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good conflict management and resolution skills
• Solid project management skills with an ability to prioritize relevant tasks and network and influence multiple stakeholders
• 5+ year PQE audit/ accounting or equivalent business experience (at manager level or above)
• Leading large/complex functional projects with a view to improving control and governance standards
• Reporting to and working with mid/senior level management on internal control related matters