Senior level responsibility for the internal audit function within the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit. Directs and develops a risk-based annual internal audit plan and budget for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant financial reporting and other risk exposures, safeguard company assets, and compliance with laws and regulations. Regularly evaluates departments/divisions and project/country offices of the organization to determine if they are performing in compliance with recommended processes, procedures and business controls. Suggests new initiatives, controls, and procedures to ensure good business practices are in place. Leads internal investigation functions and preparation of notifications to the required regulators. Ensures internal audit and compliance training programs for management and staff are established and regularly updated. Advanced skills in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls and processes are required. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
- Must be familiar with and able to perform job duties of lower level positions within this job function.
- Provides strategic leadership to the internal audit staff at the regional or organization-wide level. Sets departmental operational plans, goals and policies.
- Able to work with multiple country finance and operations departments and generate “best practices” for internal audit projects. Leverages support and buy-in for major initiatives.
- Works with internal audit and other managers to establish strategic workflow plans. Oversees the departmental budget.
- Executes the department’s operational plan and is responsible for the performance and goal achievement of the group.
- Collaborates with senior leadership on critical and complex aspects of internal audit and makes operational recommendations. Other duties as assigned.
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