Develop, plan, and conduct risk-based financial and operational audit and review assignments in accordance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards, from scoping through fieldwork, analysis, and reporting.
Execute the annual audit plan, planning, and conducting audits at one or more of our locations in the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions.
Perform testing of regional and global SOX controls on behalf of management.
Attend virtual quarterly balance sheet review calls held by Finance with regional and global locations (some occur outside of normal business hours).
Review SOX and audit test work performed by other members of the audit team for accuracy and final signoff.
Provide meaningful and timely review and feedback on work performed by the audit team.
Review financial, operational, and administrative controls to evaluate accuracy and compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, or regulations.
Analyze and verify the accuracy of transactions and/or other management documents, records, reports, and methods.
Make appropriate recommendations to improve the documentation, testing schedule, and testing attributes of internal controls.
Conduct special reviews and projects as directed by audit management.
Manage, mentor, and coach future direct reports, colleagues with less experience, and Guest Auditors, providing technical guidance and business perspective.
Review work performed by others; provide and receive feedback.
May be asked to assist with audits in another region as required.
Exercise professional judgment to determine materiality of issues and the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
Prepare high quality workpapers which document the tests performed, results, conclusions, and recommendations to management.
Prepare draft audit reports which summarize results to be reported to management.
Perform post-audit reviews to verify the audit recommendations have been implemented.
Establish relationships with key business partners.
Maintain knowledge of current auditing and accounting practices through reading, research, and continuing professional education.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field (B.Com, BBA‑Finance, BA‑Economics). A master's degree such as M.Com or MBA‑Finance is helpful.
Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX compliance.
Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and handle deadlines.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
Data analytics, SAP, SharePoint, Optro (AuditBoard), and Microsoft Teams experience helpful.
Ability to travel regionally and occasionally outside the APAC region (estimated approximately 25-40% travel)
Experience:
7+ years of internal audit, public accounting, and/or other related industry experience with progressive responsibility, including team supervisory.
Demonstrated experience with risk-based audit planning, financial/operational audits, and control test work.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
Proven ability to independently plan audits, analyze results, and write audit reports.
CA/CIA/CPA/CFE or equivalent certification (or desire to pursue such certifications, specifically CIA) preferred.
Proficient understanding of and experience with internal controls and audit documentation.
Proficient understanding of and/or familiarity with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
