Bilingual Internal Audit Manager

Description

• Coordinate the SOX Internal Audit testing program to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of management’s internal controls over financial reporting. This will include collaborating and working cross functionally across all business functions and IT to identify risks in a first year SOX filer environment and drive process improvements
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert on SOX matters, including development, refinement and documentation of internal controls and associated test procedures
• Spearhead the SOX and overall internal audit plan scoping and risk assessment by collaborating with cross-functional teams to stay up to date on significant changes that may have an impact on the design and/or effectiveness of internal controls
• Support the Vice President to develop and execute a strategic, risk-based audit plan that provides effective coverage over financial, operational, and compliance risks and controls
• Develop collaborative and trusting relationships with BU Controllers, VP Finances, and Business Unit Presidents
• Partner with business leaders to ensure the Company has adequate processes and controls to meet business objectives
• Work with other IA management team members to manage audit department day-to-day operations, resource planning, prioritization and scheduling
• Assist with acquisition integration activities to assess compliance with established processes and controls
• Coordinate the process of recruiting and selecting new audit team members
• Drive data analytics and automation effort within the department to improve efficiency and add value
• Maintain on-going communication with external auditors including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs and testing, audit requests, and any deficiency evaluation
• Manage, mentor and evaluate performance of the audit staff in Mexico City to assist with their development and professional growth; and in the US when time permits
• Perform integrated business audits to evaluate the interplay between technology, financial, and operational processes on control objectives

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, auditing tools and ERP systems such as Oracle and NetSuite
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data analytics, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Strong data analysis, automation and AI fundamental skills
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in external or internal audit
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills, collaborative in nature
• Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, governance, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and reporting and COSO framework
• Minimum of 2 years of audit management experience
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, domestic and international (Mexico)
• Public accounting or public company internal audit experience strongly preferred
• Appropriate professional certification such as CPA, CFE, CIA or CISA certification required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance