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Title:  Manager, Internal Audit
Location:  Detroit, MI
Job Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per Year
Reference Code:  923407-EQG
Description:  This position is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Manager of Internal Audit Services reports directly to the Director Internal Audit and Business Conduct. The position is responsible for the development, implementation and management of advanced-level, complex and high risk internal Audit projects, and the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The individual, working with the Canadian Management Team, will play a key role to develop and maintain a world-class internal control environment. Duties:
  • Work in partnership with management to design and implement cost-effective procedures to ensure that internal controls are effective for reliable financial reporting, safeguard the company's assets, provide for efficient processes and procedures, and achieve regulatory compliance
  • Perform special projects at the request of management including SOX, external Audit assistance, fraud investigations, and due diligence
  • Promote Internal Audit as a value add to the organization and deliver Audit services that consistently improve the control environment and achieve operational excellence
  • Negotiate and resolve issues
  • Provide business insight and communicate all Audit related issues to executive management and as appropriate, the Audit Committee
  • Provide insight and contributions to the company's enterprise risk management
  • Perform investigations as assigned under supervision of the Director of Internal Audit and Business Conduct
  • Ensure company values and Code of Business Conduct are reflected in employee decision-making and action
  • Manage Audit staff (Internal Audit, external resources, or personnel from other departments on joint Audits)
  • Verify that internal controls are efficient and effective to mitigate business risks to an acceptable level
  • Ensure assets are adequately protected
  • Ensure significant financial, managerial, and operating information
Requirements:  Internal Audit Management Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate Degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field is required
  • CIA or CPA/CA/CGA/CMA is required
  • An MBA or other relevant graduate degree (a plus)
  • Should have strong technical Audit and financial skills with a comprehensive understanding of Internal Auditing Standards, supply chain and manufacturing, IFRS, GAAP, PCAOB Standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, and evaluations of systems of internal controls
  • Ten plus (10+) years of multi-company / industry experience (manufacturing, consumer, or packaging industry) with multi-location settings are required
  • A significant portion of this career will have been in an internal Audit role
  • Must have experience of 5 years (minimum) in internal Audit of which 3 were as an Internal Audit Manager in a publicly traded company
  • Experience interfacing with senior management leadership regarding Internal Audit activity is required
  • Must have a working knowledge of the complexities of a global company and ability to work within a matrix environment
  • Solid project management skills are required
  • Must have the proven ability to work well with senior operations executives, leveraging strong intellectual, conceptual, and analytical skills
  • Strong overall business acumen with the ability to align finance department resources against the real needs of the business is required
  • The presence, credibility, and communication skills (written and verbal) are required to influence others at all levels within the organization
  • Strong writing competency is essential
  • Must be able to stand strong in difficult circumstances that may be critical of the company' processes and procedures
  • This person will be an engaging presence; inspiring a spirit of cooperation
  • Demonstrated experience of attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills (required)
  • Proficient with respect to trends in Internal Auditing
  • Strong client service