INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (Cork)

INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (Cork) Our client is a leading U.S. Technology business with its Global Business Centre located here in Cork. They are looking to hire an experienced hands-on Internal Audit Manager. The ideal candidate will possess experience with performing operational audits, ethics & compliance investigations, SOX compliance, ERM, risk assessments, and special projects. The candidate will require a firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.) and must have knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans.  The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively manage external partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, control owners) who assist us with SOX testing, demonstrate proficient project management skills, superior communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.  The successful candidate will also lead operational audits across varying functional and geographical areas. This is a high visibility role on a small team and provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to contribute to the organizations' control environment while also gaining exposure to many business areas.  Job Duties: Lead financial and operational audits as well as business process reviews throughout global operations Diagnose operational risks and process improvement opportunities Develop independent working relationships with management in all areas of the business Develop recommendations to improve financial and operational controls Develop reports and presentations on project findings and recommendations to senior management Evaluate current business processes and identify process improvements and opportunities to gain efficiencies, especially through risk rationalization and moving from a manual to an automated controls reliance approach. Manage and perform SOX testing and ensure testing results are appropriately documented and communicated, including detail review of outsourcing partner's execution of SOX procedures Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance, (to include participating in walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing and documenting testing, and reporting results to Management internal and external audit). Ensure clear, concise, actionable and practical observations and recommendations, with a well-documented process for communication and clearance Assist business partners in evaluating possible actions to address deficiencies. Coordinate with external auditors on the annual SOX testing plan and provide support to them to ensure timely and smooth completion of SOX projects. Collaborate with leadership, external audit teams to plan, organize and execute the annual SOX compliance program. Assess training needs, develop training materials and ensure stakeholders are sufficiently trained on internal control requirements, design and ownership. Support of lead Ethics & Compliance investigations Key Qualifications: 6 to 8+ years of experience in an accounting environment and/or experience in conducting financial and operational audits in a multi-national company Big 4 experience is a plus CPA or CIA is a plus Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices A maintained knowledge base of audit industry practices and to ensure best practices are always considered Capable of performing risk assessments and identifying key business and financial risks Ability to develop, design, and execute financial and operational audit plans and programs Familiarity with auditing in an integrated systems environment; Oracle experience is a plus Experience in conducting internal financial audits of public and/or private companies Good project management and organization skills; ability to multitask Ability to develop and write meaningful reports and presentations; excellent communication/presentation skills Motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams Proficiency with presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing applications A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field To apply for this excellent opportunity please send your CV via the portal provided or alternatIvely contact Tom Wilkinson on 021 4221000. An excellent benefits package will accompany the base salary offered.