Leads and manages the full life cycle of risk-based and SOX audits across an assigned risk universe, directing audit teams, aligning with business partners, and advising senior management to strengthen the control environment.
Uses a broad understanding of industry, company functions, and business units to perform risk assessments and manage the life cycle of audits.
Identifies control and business risks for audits, and project efficiencies
Plans and completes complex risk-based audits, while managing time and expense budgets and with attention to quality and professional standards
Partners with senior management and external auditors and supports SOX testing and special projects
Manages and develops a team of auditors by allocating resources and staff for programs and projects
Reviews, analyzes, edits, critiques and approves audit programs, working papers, and reports; monitors the activities of auditors and provides direction and feedback on a regular basis
Defines specific project scope and approach, plans and completes controls advisory projects. Keeps the audit team informed on any changes to scope, schedule, etc.
Leads the development and implementation of recommendations and strategic decisions; identifies consequences of decisions on a regional or global level and develops appropriate solutions and areas for program improvement
Provides advice and input with senior level management on issues
Oversees compensation and career development for staff, including recruiting, counseling, training, productivity, and company exposure.
Assists the VP of PIFC to perform risk assessment, coordinate activities with the external auditors, bring the SOX testing in-house, educate employees on the importance of internal controls, develop & manage the execution of the annual plan and other audit leadership activities and special projects
