Key Areas of Responsibility:
This internal audit manager in Mumbai has several key areas of responsibility. Here are the main areas:
Team Building and Management
- Lead, engage and motivate off-shore team in Mumbai, with support from US Executive Director
- Set clear performance expectations and provide feedback to foster a high-performing team
- Effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities while fostering continuous development
- Know when to roll up sleeves to support team and lead by example
- Make informed decisions and resolve conflicts
- Address challenges such as communication gaps, quality control, and resource limitations
Audit Planning and Execution
- Assist with performing and evaluating risk assessments for audit planning
- Develop comprehensive and efficient audit programs
- Manage entire audit projects from scheduling audits to preparing audit strategies, assembling the audit team, executing the audit, summarizing results, and drafting the reports
- Manage the team and review their work to ensure audits are performed on quality, on time, and on budget, with properly supported conclusions
SOX Compliance - same as for Audit Planning and Execution above, with following additional points:
- Work collaboratively with IT SOX Compliance Team and external auditors to align IAD s SOX scope, schedule, level of reliance, etc. (ITGCs, IT App Controls, SOC reports, etc.)
- Ensure team maintains thorough documentation of audit processes, audit results/evidence, and findings/conclusions in AuditBoard to support IAD s conclusions and external auditor reliance
- Appreciate importance of IA s role in monitoring SOX compliance, e.g. for the CFO CEO s assertions, the external auditor s use of IAD s work, and the Audit Committee s confidence in ICFR
Communication and Collaboration
- Convey objectives, findings, recommendations, and insights clearly to various stakeholders
- Communicate timely any significant changes to the IA leadership and affected team(s)
- Develop strong relationships within and outside of the IAD to facilitate collaboration and trust
Quality Assurance and Innovation
- Lead by example, demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior
- Support the IAD s quality assurance and improvement program
- Ensure that all audit activities comply with the IAD s methodology and relevant Company and professional standards and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to innovation and improvements in the business and in audit processes and methods
Reporting and Follow-Up
- Draft audit reports that highlight all key findings, recommendations, and action plans
- Ensure reports and findings are clear, concise, objective/factual, and actionable
- Monitor status of agreed upon actions for timely resolution of identified issues
Qualifications:
- Typically, 6+ years total relevant work experience, with 3+ years as internal/external auditor
- Experience managing global audit teams (experience building a team preferred)
- Prior experience should include significant involvement in the assessment of risks, controls and business processes, preferably with Fortune 1000 or larger public companies
- Strong US SOX testing experience
- Bachelor s or higher degree in IT, MIS, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CIA, CA, and/or equivalent)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluency in English
- Proven ability to constructively present results/advice in potentially sensitive or contentious areas
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of IT governance, risk, and control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and standards such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, SOX, ISO, and PCI
- Proficiency in audit software (e.g. AuditBoard), MS Office Suite, and analytics (AI a plus)
- Strong organization and management skills in a multi-tasking environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
- Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and the promotion of a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Ability to travel and a team player with a commitment to personal and professional growth
- Positive individual who enjoys working in a fun and dynamic team environment
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