Internal Audit Manager

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American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) Internal Audit (IA) serves its partners by providing objective, independent assurance and risk and control advisory services to the organization. Our mission is to help the organization meet it’s strategic, financial, operational and compliance objectives and to support continuous improvement to Amex GBT’s system of internal controls. 

Our internal audit staff apply their knowledge, insights, and objectivity to help the organization mitigate risk by evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls embedded in strategy, governance, operations and risk management processes.

Amex GBT is investing in the development of a premier IA function and recognizes the importance that technology plays in enabling Amex GBT’s business model. We are looking for a strong proven leader to join the IA leadership team and assist in leading this effort. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead global internal audit (IA) engagements and handle the end-to-end audit lifecycle including planning and figuring out a risk-based audit scope and work program, delivering audit results, and producing high-quality audit reports.
• Perform quality reviews on workpapers to drive consistency and ensure audit procedures are properly implemented and documented, and audit observations are effectively communicated.
• Partner with collaborators to provide significant process improvements while maintaining objectivity and integrity.
• Plan, assign and supervise staff work including coaching and mentoring to continuously improve their skills and development.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment activities including developing a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Support the Director, IA in preparing presentations to collaborators and the Audit Committee.
• Support the development and implementation of IA policies and procedures and ensure alignment with IIA standards.
• Develop strong relationships with key partners to create a collaborative environment.
• Contribute innovative ideas, including for the use of data analytic tools and techniques, to continuously improve audit procedures.
• Support the company’s global SOX compliance testing program including leading and coordinating control testing performed by IA staff.
• Continuously improve and innovate the SOX testing program to become more efficient and effective including the strategic deployment of automated control testing.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure alignment so audit work can be used to support an efficient annual external audit.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7-10+ years in a public accounting/consulting firm or public company with IA experience and will possess the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required, master’s degree is a plus.
• Active designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.
• Dynamic, fast learner who is highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to exercise good judgment to make timely and sound decisions, identify potential roadblocks, and escalate issues to ensure smooth execution of engagements.
• Ability to consider process improvements and innovative thinking to drive further effectiveness/efficiency.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and cultivate strong relationships with key collaborators to be seen as a business partner.

     

Location

United States - New Jersey - Virtual Location

     

     

The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $140,000.  The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role.  Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Award plan, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance.  For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.