Hybrid in-office and work from home in Atlanta region; up to 40% international travel annually. Manage and lead the Internal Audit function for a $2 billion company. Continue developing the Internal Controls environment by assessing accounting and financial activities and identifying control improvements and enhancements, recommending policy and process improvements.
Develop, establish, and revise the Internal Audit Charter, including Internal Audit (IA) terms of reference and service delivery approach. Develop and implement a comprehensive and agile audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology. The plan is reviewed with management and provided to the Audit Committee for review and approval on an annual basis.
Evaluate the relevance and prioritization of the audit plan and its alignment with the IA function and organizational strategies. Assess that the Annual Audit plan sufficiently covers the scope, addresses key risks, and considers expectations of Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
Recruit, manage, and develop a professional Internal Audit team. Review and adjust the internal audit team skills mix and diversity according to organizational objectives and risks. Establish clear performance standards for internal auditors and the internal audit function. Shape the Internal Audit functions business strategies with inputs related to business.
Perform independent testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Evaluate that significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risk and governance issues, are mitigated and timely addressed. Evaluate completeness and relevance of risk assessments. Use data analytics for audit testing to identify areas of opportunity, formulate action plans, and drive accountability for the company’s financial results.
Establish key performance indicators to measure the progress and performance of each audit initiative against expectations. Establish a reporting structure for results of audit assessments that maintains appropriate credibility and objectivity. Manage an appropriate system for follow-up and control of the company’s operations and associated risks.
Prepare periodic reports for executive management and the Audit Committee regarding the internal control environment, results of the execution of the audit plan, and required resources. Continue developing the revenue assurance process through data analytics to identify revenue leakages and areas to improve operational expenses, cash flow, income, and profits. Establish ways to implement changes across functional teams.
Initiate and drive change management programs across the accountancy function. Articulate needs for change and techniques to influence changes across the organization. Manage associated risks of new opportunities. Lead the setup of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process for the company and development of a risk log.
Review the completeness of management’s risk analysis and actions taken to remedy issues raised by the ERM process, and suggest improvements. Evaluate risk exposures relating to the organization’s governance, operations, and information systems. Provide status updates regarding the Enterprise Risk Management Process to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Senior Management.
Coordinate Internal Audit activities with external auditors to ensure appropriate audit coverage, eliminate duplicative efforts, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of overall audit activities, while maintaining an effective working relationship. Ensure that there is a satisfactory process for monitoring the company’s compliance with laws and other regulations relevant to the company’s operations, as well as the application of internal guidelines, in close cooperation with the legal department.
Proactively and collaboratively interact with executive and business unit management to ensure audit and business risk management needs are fulfilled in a cost-effective and timely manner. Promote high levels of ethical awareness and conduct within the company. Maintain current understanding of the businesses including strategy, product lifecycle, associated business processes, technology, and related regulatory requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
10 years of progressive auditor experience or related role that includes the following: 1) Developing and implementing company-wide risk assessment, annual audit plan, and revenue assurance process for the company with gross revenue of at least $1 billion; 2) Senior-level, in-house internal audit or controls work for a multinational company, including short- or long-term posting abroad; 3) Communicating with all levels of senior management and audit committee; 4) Recruiting, developing, and managing staff; 5) Application of internal control principles (e.g. COSO); 6) Audit report writing and communication. Other requirements: Up to 40% international travel annually. Internal controls and audit work in telecom, software, or technology industry and prior work in an accounting firm (may be concurrent with other experience).
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or business administration.
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