Senior manager, audit and advisory services

Senior Manager, Audit and Advisory Services is accountable for planning and leading audit projects of all types (key risk audits, advisory, defined procedures, SOX, etc.) to deliver high quality, professional, efficient and valuable results mainly for the following functions within the Company: Global Human Resources, Global Marketing, and Global Operations. The directive of Audit and Advisory Services is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to add value and improve the operations of the Company. Audit Services assists the Company in achieving its Strategic Objectives through a well-adapted approach to evaluate the efficiency of the Company’s governance, risk management and internal control processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead audit and advisory projects in accordance with department standards, within resource budgets and target dates, reporting any scheduling or budget over-runs to Director.
• Understand the risks being managed by the business unit and develop concise risk-based audit strategies and scope.
• Lead and coach audit staff assisting on projects and review test procedures and results to ensure that test objectives and documentation standards are met.
• Exercise sound judgement in evaluating audit findings and developing practical and value-added recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized audit reports.
• Apply analytical skills and be open minded to explore different ways to audit. Embrace and utilize data analytics to improve audit coverage.
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with management.
• Coach and mentor junior staff in the team.
• Lead various SOX processes, assist in SOX/MAR Planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.
• Actively follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication and leading the remediation testing of issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• University degree with 5+ years of internal/external audit or equivalent business experience. A recognized accounting or auditing (CPA, CA, CIA) designation(s) is helpful.
• Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and provide value-added and practical feedback.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
• Results oriented; ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.
• Proven relationship skills including a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Leadership skills in achieving departmental, project and individual objectives, and in developing staff.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools is preferred.
• Prior Procurement, HR, Marketing, and/or SOX Audit experiences.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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