Top Audit Executive develops, leads, and executes a comprehensive enterprise-wide internal auditing strategy, function, and practice adhering to auditing standards and regulatory requirements. Establishes the auditing governance framework and procedures to attain long-term auditing objectives. Being a Top Audit Executive directs the creation of annual audit plans. Engages with other functions across the enterprise, like risk, finance, information technology, and security, to facilitate audits. Additionally, Top Audit Executive delivers audit reports to leadership and recommends enhanced controls or processes as needed. Sets goals for the auditing team and builds expertise with coaching and developmental initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). May require Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Typically reports to top management. The Top Audit Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Executive Alliance is pleased to represent our client who is a global leader in digital imaging for consumer electronics, research and medical devices products.
They are seeking an Internal Audit Manager working on a hybrid schedule out of their North American Headquarters in Melville, Long Island, N.Y.
NOTE: This is a mostly onsite role, with 4 days of presence at the company’s North American HQ in Melville, N.Y. and one day remote.
Only candidates accessible to the Long Island/New York metropolitan area will be considered.
NO C2C’s, third-party or International candidates, please.
Overview:
The overall responsibility is to perform and/or participate in various types of audits including but not limited to financial accounting, operational, IT, fraud and compliance. This position must interact with all levels of management ensuring internal guidelines and best practices are followed. Keep management apprised of audit findings and monitor updates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
▪ Perform/participate in various types of internal audits (financial accounting, operational, IT, fraud, forensic, or compliance as needed) in the Americas.
▪ Create flowcharts and risk-control matrices.
▪ Assist in determining scope and, on that basis, perform in-depth checks of procedures, ensuring they respect internal guidelines and best practices.
▪ Interact with personnel at all levels to provide/receive necessary information to ensure the timely completion of internal audits.
▪ Assess results, draft meaningful, reliable and independent audit findings and issue practical, value-added recommendations for presentation to management.
▪ Prepare audit work paper documentation.
▪ Follow up on all outstanding audit findings to ensure they are appropriately resolved.
▪ Assist with the development of risk assessment/diagnostics, internal control evaluations, and other processes necessary to determine areas of risk that will contribute to the development of audit programs.
▪ Provide consulting services to management and staff.
▪ Assist in identifying and evaluating risk areas and provide input to the risk assessment and the development of the annual audit plan.
▪ Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare work papers.
▪ Communicate or assist in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and presentations to management.
▪ Travel overnight in order to fulfill essential functions and key responsibilities.
▪ Work outside of normal hours of operation, as needed, in order to fulfill essential functions and responsibilities.
▪ Support management in the implementation of global internal control standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ Strong MS Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
▪ Strong knowledge of standard audit processes/procedures
▪ Manufacturing, distribution and/or retail experience required
▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
▪ Excellent organizational and time management skills
▪ Excellent project management skills
▪ Ability to travel up to 25% (includes overnight travel)
▪ Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled work hours as needed
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
▪ B.A. Accounting, Business Management or related field
▪ 5-8 years of internal or external audit experience