Friday, April 27, 2007

Position- 2986:Audit Manager to 95K+ NYC


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Internal Audit Manager

Location -- Corporate Office, New York, NY

 

For A leading Home Fashions Consumer Products Company

  

 

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- Audit Manager
Job Id (Use when Referring to Position): 2986
Job Type: FTP
Location: New York NY
Experience: 5 - 7
Compensation: $0.00 - $95,000.00
Job Description:

Audit Manager----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     Assist the Director, Internal Audit, in establishing an annual audit plan and budget utilizing a risk assessment methodology.

v     Manage all assigned audit projects (e.g., financial, SOX, operational, IT, integrated, special projects) from inception to completion in accordance with the annual audit plan and project budgets, as well as a staff of 1-2 associates per project.

v     Ensure appropriate audit tools, techniques, processes and procedure are utilized, followed and complied with, including proper support and documentation of objectives and findings in the work papers.

v     Ensure completion of assigned projects in an organized and efficient manner on time and within budget.  Meeting demanding deadlines when required.

v     Maintain a high level of knowledge of current audit technologies, tools and techniques, and provide innovative and creative ideas to formulate new/improved audit approaches, tools and techniques.

v     Ensure preparation of accurate and timely formal written reports, and make oral presentations, to management on findings and recommendations.  Consult with Internal Audit Staff and management to develop effective corrective action plans.

v     Effectively utilize audit resources.  Review and evaluate Internal Audit Staff performance on assigned audit projects.  Act as mentor to Internal Audit Staff and provide input to Director, Internal Audit, for annual performance reviews and individual development plans.

v     Establish and maintain collaborative and consultative relationships with key operational and senior management.

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

 

Critical Skills/Qualifications

 

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

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

v     7+ years prior public accounting and audit experience and/or internal audit experience, preferably in manufacturing environment

v     Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in the principles and practices of internal auditing in operational, accounting and financial environments, including auditing business functions and information technology systems

v     Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), PCAOB/Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, SEC regulations, Internal Auditing Standards from IIA

v     Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple integrated audits

v     Demonstrated experience building cohesive audit teams and mentoring audit staff

v     Experience in introducing new ways of thinking and innovation

v     Ability to persuade, articulate and defend positions, as well as ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, especially senior management

v     Ability to work under pressure/handle stress, and maintain high level of tact and professionalism

v     Goal oriented self-starter with ability to anticipate and resolve problems

v     Advanced skills in utilizing audit software including ACL (a data analysis tool), electronic work papers, etc.

v     Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

v     Superior organization, time management, analytical and computer skills

v     Ability to travel up to 50%

 

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