Audit Lead

About the Position

The Lead Internal Auditor is a supervisory role responsible for working closely with the Manager to plan audits, lead the daily execution and review of fieldwork, and execute audit reports. Additionally, the Lead Internal Auditor will perform risk assessments, manage associates, and work on various ad hoc projects . The successful candidate will have experience managing audits of all types - operational, plant, financial, and compliance with experience evaluating control effectiveness and managing teams. The Lead should also have experience communicating complex audit issues to upper management and working cross functionally with auditees to deliver quality audits for the Company.  



Primary Responsibilities



Lead the execution of the project level risk assessment to confirm scope, testing methodology, audit program and budget for manager’s approval.
Lead staff auditors in the execution of internal audit fieldwork.
Review staff auditor work and ensure audit work is properly supported in TeamMate
Prepare and vet audit issues with internal audit stakeholders then lead the development of internal audit reports.
Coordinate internal audit activities with the external auditor to increase efficiency and streamline audit impact on stakeholders.


Required Education and Experience



Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration or finance; Professional designation; CPA Desired.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
Auditing work experience with exposure in both finance and operations is preferred; however prior non-audit experience in a business/operational role with a large multi-national organization may be deemed adequate


Desired Skills and Abilities



Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with different levels of management.
Analytical and computer skills including Windows operating systems and MS Office application software and TeamMate.
Planning, organizational and interpersonal skills to efficiently and effectively execute the audit plan.
Ability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments.
Ability to identify and address risk within more complex systems.