Audit Services Senior Manager

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Job Description

Job Description

The Audit Services Senior Manager is a key leadership role responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing internal audit activities across the Europe & India, Middle East and Africa regions.

This role is vital for ensuring AECOM’s financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with international regulations. The incumbent will play a key role in safeguarding the organization's assets and reputation while providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

This role is a member of the Audit Services Leadership Team. The Audit Services Senior Manager will have 5 direct reports and will work closely with the Audit Services Senior Director, International to coordinate all Audit Services project within the Europe & India; Middle East and Africa regions, this includes collaborating with our Audit Services Cyber Security, Data Analytics, and Information Technology teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the annual audit plan for the Europe & India; Middle East and Africa regions, aligning with AECOM's overall strategic and objectives, following a risk-based approach to prioritize audit activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and AECOM policies and procedures.
• Lead and execute complex audits across various locations, including financial, operational, compliance, and special audits.
• Manage staffing, workload distribution, and resource allocation to meet audit objectives.
• Review and analyse audit findings and work with audit teams as well as collaborating with stakeholders to develop action plans for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify emerging risks and assess their potential impact on AECOM.
• Prepare and present clear and concise audit reports to senior management.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and potential risks to key stakeholders, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
• Promote adherence to ethical and governance principles within AECOM.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within ASG, streamlining processes, and enhancing efficiency.
• Stay current with evolving best practices and regulatory changes in internal auditing.

Leadership:

• Set an example of integrity, trust, and performance. Acts ethically and models the AECOM Purpose and Core Values. Perseveres and demonstrates strategic thinking and influence skills.
• Is an inclusive leader, considering the diversity of the team and adapting leadership style when needed to ensure an inclusive environment.
• Create and maintain high performing engaged teams through effective communication, feedback, and support of all team members.
• Inspires the creative process of others, actively soliciting and using ideas from members of the team/group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Relevant post graduate degree is preferred but not essential.
• Relevant professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in internal audit, finance, risk management, or a related field.
• International experience will be highly desirable as this role will work across multiple regions.
• Proven experience managing and leading diverse teams.
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit methodologies, principles, and international standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a dynamic and high-pressure environment to deliver quality results and meet customer expectations in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience of working within a SOX environment
• Strategic and analytical mindset wi