[Hiring] Internal Audit Manager @Georgia IT

Role Description

The Internal Audit Manager is a key member of the Internal Audit team and has responsibility for managing and performing financial, operational and compliance audits.

He/she will be responsible for managing and performing SOX 404 compliance testing activities, and a variety of internal audit assignments and projects, often in partnership and collaboration with other Internal Audit team members.

The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated understanding and desire to help drive a strong overall internal control environment for Client.

With that, a keen ability to connect this work to the needs of the business, bringing both a strong professional presence and technical expertise to their work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits, including planning, design, fieldwork, and report writing phases.
• Manage and lead the planning and execution of SOX 404 and External Audit Direct Assist testing in accordance with previously developed test plans.
• Delegate and clearly communicate work responsibilities to team members to ensure continuous delivery of desired work.
• Provide adequate support to ensure delegated tasks are completed timely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Support the external audit function and effectively communicate with the external auditors.
• Drive the development and execution of data analytics and automation in audit procedures to drive efficiencies.
• Participate in the improvement of methodologies and tools incorporating process changes such as agile auditing and continuous monitoring.
• Effectively identify underlying root causes, best practices in control design and operational effectiveness and communicate results to management.
• Monitor through regular follow-up, the progress of management action plans resulting from past audits.
• Conduct risk assessments to help identify high-risk exposure areas and prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual audit plan.
• Participate in fraud investigations in response to Compliance Hotline or other similar activities.
• Support other Internal Audit assignments, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent degree.
• 7+ years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, or consulting and/or relevant strong financial background.
• Demonstrated clear understanding of accounting and audit theories and principles.
• CPA, CIA or CISA required.
• Limited travel required, domestically.