Associate Manager Internal Audit - Finance

Scope

An Internal Audit Manager plans, executes, and reports on audits to evaluate organizational controls, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Key responsibilities include managing audit projects, analyzing data, mentoring audit staff, liaising with stakeholders, identifying control weaknesses, and recommending improvements. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, regulatory requirements and excellent analytical skills.

What You Will Do

• Actively manage the SOX audit work plan to review systems, processes, practices and controls in line with the company’s audit procedures and principles of internal auditing.
• Interact and interview process owners and subject matter experts using a consultative approach.
• Facilitate the development of audit observations, recommendations and corrective action on a timely basis. Elevate or escalate observations as appropriate.
• Provide Management with periodic status reports and the types of non-conformances found.
• Maintain and manage communication with the external audit team, including alignment of scope, timing and observations.
• Research GAAP regarding appropriate financial reporting and governance application.
• Work on other special audits identified by Senior Management, and the Audit Committee.
• Perform adhoc investigations triggered by the Whistleblower Hotline.
• Apply observation, critical thought, audit best practices, data analytics and audit software such as Arbutus or Microsoft Excel to analyze and evaluate information and draw conclusions.
• Perform scheduled audits (Financial, Operational and Compliance audit) requested by the Board in accordance with audit standards as outlined in the Annual Audit Plan.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Identify potential risks that could affect the organization. Assess and prioritize these risks based on their potential impact on the organization.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring that it aligns with the organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strategies and plans to mitigate identified risks. Work with different departments to implement these strategies effectively.
• Prepare detailed reports on risk assessments and mitigation strategies for senior management and the board of directors.
• Work with finance, legal, and operations departments to ensure integration of SOX compliance with overall ERM efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve risk management and SOX compliance processes.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or supply chain required; Certifications of CA/ CMA /CIA or similar preferred.
• 7-9 years’ experience in Internal Audit and SOX, ideally at a Big 4 or equivalent professional services firm or publicly traded company; J-SOX and relevant experience in risk management or compliance a plus.
• Strong understanding of COSO and SOX compliance
• Workday Financial and Human Capital Management auditing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Data analytics and visualization experience, with Arbutus/Tableau a plus.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to engage with global associates.
• Flexibility to independently operate in a fast-paced, remote business environment.
• Growth oriented, continuous improvement mindset; skilled in critical thinking with a natural curiosity for learning.
• Experience with developing an ERM framework a plus.