Manager, Internal Audit - US Based Remote

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:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field of study required.  Advanced degree preferred.
• 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. 
• 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, basic excel skills (i.e. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) required.
• Exposure to risk management, including Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management,