The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of Dentsu's Global Internal Audit strategy by executing risk-based audits that provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, riskmanagementand internal controls.

The Internal Audit Manager partners with business and functional leaders across the organisation to evaluate key risks, assess business processes and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls, improve operational effectiveness and support sustainable business growth.The person in this role typically has responsibility for audits across a region and / or group functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance and strategic business processes in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan.

• Plan and execute audit engagements by performing risk assessments, defining audit scope, conducting walkthroughs, evaluatingcontrolsand documenting audit procedures.

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, riskmanagementand internal control frameworks, identifyingopportunities to strengthen controls and improve business processes.

• Prepare clear,conciseand high-quality audit reports that communicate key observations, root causes, risksand agreed management actions.

• Present audit findings and recommendations to management,monitorremediation plans and validate the implementation of agreed corrective actions.

• Leads meetings with management to discuss key audit issues and resolve differing opinions in audit ratings, achievingappropriate outcomes

• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Technology, HR,Procurementand other business functions to build trusted relationships while maintainingaudit independence.

• Support enterprise risk assessments, investigations, advisoryreviewsand other special projects,as required,providing independent insight on governance, risk and control matters.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function by enhancing audit methodologies, promoting the use ofAI,data analytics and staying informed of emerging business,technologyand regulatory risks.

• Leads,motivatesand manages staff from both within the team and through external consultants in order toachieve department objectives, including resourcing and people development

• Coach and support junior team members, fostering collaboration, knowledgesharingand continuous professional development.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,Businessor a related discipline; CPA, CA,ACCA,CIAor equivalent professional qualification preferred.

• 7–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory or Assurance within a multinational organisation or a leading professional services firm.

• Strong understanding of risk-based internal auditing,technology audits,governance, enterprise risk managementand internal control frameworks, with experience leading end-to-end audit engagements.

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAPetc. Exposure toAI driven auditing/data analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar technologies is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence through constructive challenge, sound professionaljudgementand a collaborative approach.

• Proactive,adaptableand committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic global environment.

• Additionallanguages skills such as Spanish or Portuguese are a plus

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual base salary range for this position is ($136,850 - $184,000). Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.  

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