Friday, April 27, 2007

Position- 2985: Senior Auditor to 85K+ NYC


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Internal Audit Manager

Location -- Corporate Office, New York, NY

 

A leading Home Fashions Consumer Products Company

 

 

The company's revenues for 2006 will be approximately $1 billion.   

  

The Company is transitioning from a domestic US manufacturing focus to a fashion and marketing driven company, with global manufacturing operations. The Internal Audit Manager would form part of a core team of highly talented, driven individuals reporting to the Director, Internal Audit.

 

Position- Senior Auditor
Job Id (Use when Referring to Position): 2985
Job Type: FTP
Location: New York NY
Experience: 4 - 5
Compensation: $0.00 - $85.00
Job Description:

 

Senior Internal Audit Function

 

Internal Audit is designed to add value and improve the Company's operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance.   The function reports to the Corporate Chief Financial Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and provides a wide range of financial and business consulting services to the worldwide organization, including financial control and operational reviews, year-end statutory audits, information technology reviews, business conduct investigations and special projects.  In addition to being an advisor of choice, the function will be a source of financial and business management talent for the company.  

 

 

Overall Role

 

v     Conduct or participate in financial and operational audits of the Company and its systems, procedures, policies and processes.

v     Promote efficiency and effectiveness, as well as, the reliability and accuracy of operations.

v     Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of Company controls.

v     Review the reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies and regulations (i.e., Sarbanes-Oxley), the safeguarding of assets, the economical use of resources, and established operational goals and objectives.

v     Review financial statements and related records for appropriateness of accounting and financial reporting and disclosure procedures.

v     Develop and maintain risk-based audit programs.

v     Perform audit procedures and prepare work papers documenting the audit procedures performed and supporting the audit issues identified.

v     Ensure the Company's systems are functioning properly, identify weaknesses, and provide practical and effective recommendations. 

v     Discuss findings with various levels of management.

v     Prepare written reports and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.

v     Seek, develop, and present ideas to apply best practices to departmental procedures and to bring added value to audits.

v     Assist external auditors in year-end financial audits.

v     Assist in recruiting, motivating, training and development of new staff.

v     Other duties and tasks as assigned.

 

 

Critical Skills/Qualifications

 

v     Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) a plus

v     Requires 4-year degree in finance/accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

v     4-5 years prior public accounting and audit experience and/or internal audit experience, preferably in manufacturing environment. 

v     Financial statement preparation and/or cost accounting experience

v     Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAP), PCAOB/Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards

v     Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

v     Strong relationship and interpersonal skills

v     Superior organization and time management skills

v     Supervisory experience needed

v     Ability to work under pressure/handle stress

v     Ability to maintain a high level of tact and professionalism

v     Ability to anticipate and resolve problems

v     Superior analytical and computer skills

v     Goal and detail oriented self-starter who takes initiative

v     Ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision

v     Strong knowledge of ACL data analysis software and automated work paper tools

v     Ability to travel up to 50%

 

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