Director, Internal Audit SOX Compliance

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American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) Internal Audit (IA) serves its stakeholders by providing objective, independent assurance and risk and control advisory services to the organization. Our mission is to help the organization meet it s strategic, financial, operational and compliance objectives and to support continuous improvement to Amex GBT s system of internal controls.

Amex GBT is investing in the development of a world class IA function; we are looking for a strong proven leader to join the IA leadership. Reporting directly to the Global Head of IA, the Director, SOX Compliance is responsible for the planning and execution of the independent evaluation of the company s internal controls over financial reporting. This role will be based in Gurugram, India.

To accomplish this role, the individual will manage both in-house and co-sourcing partners to execute IA s objectives. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role will work closely with cross-functional teams to navigate complex situations that may impact the company s internal controls over financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for internal controls, risk management, and compliance and has a track record of success in leading high-performing teams.

This role is also expected to participate in the leadership of the strategic development (and implementation when assigned) of the IA department of Amex GBT and stay active and engaged in the internal audit profession.

This individual must have the following personal and professional attributes:

• Adaptability and Innovation - thrive on change and continuous improvement
• Strong Communication skills - professionally express perspectives and ideas in a clear, succinct, compelling, appropriate, and organized manner in both individual and group settings; tailor message and language to the audience
• Drive for results - demonstrate a sense of urgency, strong commitment, and accountability while making sound decisions and achieving goals
• Customer Focus - manage multiple high-level projects with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Team Player - create an environment where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds work together effectively
• Integrity - be of unquestionable integrity, ethical and moral character

What You ll do on a Typical Day

• Build and motivate a strong team of auditors, through our in-house resources and co-sourced service provider, capable of effectively working with stakeholders and executing required controls testing
• Develop SOX testing policies, procedures, and work standards by applying the appropriate audit methodologies
• Project management (coordinating, supervising and reporting) over the evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting to support the company s SOX requirements, including but not limited to:
  • Build and manage the schedule for SOX control testing activities to help ensure on-time completion; provide reporting on progress and results
  • Review and approve SOX testing workpapers and drive improvements to workpaper templates, as needed
  • Communicate deficiencies to business process stakeholders, SOX program management office, and others as needed
  • Assist with development of remediation plans for control deficiencies as needed
  • Management of GRC tool, AuditBoard
• Develop initiatives to improve testing efficiency through the use of data analytics, testing automation, and optimal use of the AuditBoard
• Coordinating internal audit efforts with external auditors to reduce duplication of audit effort and achieve maximum reliance
• Assist with implementing the Company s SOX certification process, includes maintaining and supporting this via a quarterly process (software and tools)
• Act as Internal Audit department subject matter expert for SOX testing and use of AuditBoard
• Maintain Internal Audit and control testing competency through ongoing professional development
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, the ability to mentor and coach team members, and a commitment to staying current on industry developments
• A customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program

What We re looking for:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 20 years experience with a large multi-national and / or Big 4 firm, and will possess the following:

• Advanced knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO framework, SOX testing, and expertise in audit procedures, risk assessment, and internal controls
• Extensive project management skills applied to large scale, complex, global engagements
• Executive presence, poise and confidence
• Demonstrated experience in successfully building relationships across all levels of an organization
• Strategic, big picture thinker who will also be expected to be credible at the detailed level
• Analytical and logical, yet creative, with the ability to lead independently
• Proven people management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams
• A willingness to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement through the organization
• Self-motivated, able to manage change, and ability to work under tight deadlines and thrive in a high-growth and challenging environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision making skills
• Experience with AuditBoard is highly preferred
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) accreditation is required

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• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.

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• Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.

• And much more!

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