Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit ManagerThe Internal Auditor Manager manages internal audits and provides leadership to the internal audit team. The manager provides applicable instructions and guidance to internal audit staff. The manager reviews the work of staff assigned to projects to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity. The manager assists in the planning and development of audit programs, conducts testing, and executes assigned internal audit projects and internal controls programs for management.Job Responsibilities:• Conduct fieldwork and testing of internal controls over financial reporting under minimal supervision. Apply audit knowledge to perform spreadsheet and report testing.• Conduct entrance and exit meetings• Test key controls for all Business cycles, including coordinating with the Process Owner to obtain all necessary support: document test results, issues, and recommendations while adhering to the standards required by external auditors.• Lead discussions with Process Owners to update narratives, RCMs, and test results for all new and existing processes.• Participate in management and/or perform testing of Connection's Sarbanes Oxley 404 program and internal audits of entities, departmental operations, and processes following the Global Standards of the IIA.• Review and edit work papers and reports of other auditors• Develop audit programs, including setting audit objectives, identifying risk, and writing test scripts.• Develop and maintain productive relationships with process owners, management, and external parties such as D&T and KPMG.• Plan and schedule walkthroughs with process owners and external auditors. Maintain excellent internal and external relationships.• Prepare work papers and document test results in conformance with internal audit and external auditor standards: Documentation includes summarizing the test results for each selection in the template and cross-referencing to applicable support that validates the test attributes being tested. Any test exceptions are explained in detail, explaining why the test failed and the recommended actions to remediate the exception.Requirements:• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create complex spreadsheets using formulas, including v-lookup and pivot tables.• Basic knowledge of Visio.• Basic knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.• Working knowledge of an online audit tracking system and an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP, or E1.• Advanced knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices. Advanced skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.• Thorough knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and understanding of risk and control concepts.• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers and staff, the ability to work in a team environment, and build relationships.• Advanced skills in negotiation and problem resolution.• Discreet with the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.• Experience with AuditBoard is a plus