SSDM - SOX Audit

Position Summary:

We are seeking an audit professional to work with us to develop and deliver a disciplined approach of evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the Companys control, governance and risk management processes, and report the results to senior management.

The Internal Audit Manager will manage Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audit assignments throughout the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases. The person in this role will be a member of the Global Internal Audit Managers, providing input into the audit planning process, participate in recruitment, conducting the required performance evaluations, and developing, mentoring and coaching audit staff.

Direct Reports:

Yes

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage, and on occasion execute, multiple audit assignments simultaneously as per the audit plan. This includes the review and approval of the planning, working papers, draft, and final reports/SOX scorecards and regular interaction with key stakeholders throughout the audit.
• Review and approve of the documented results of audit work/SOX testing procedures to ensure compliance with the internal requirements and IIA standards.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with clients and team members to gather information, identify ambiguous situations, and collaboratively solve problems.
• Manage budgeted hours for each of the individual assignments you are responsible for. Escalate any challenges to complete the assignment within the budgeted hours to the Internal Audit Director.
• Review and approval of Potential Audit/SOX findings, including distribution to the audit client for agreement.
• Review & / or draft SOX scorecards.
• Meet with client management to discuss and agree the draft report and agree viable solutions to achieve the most effective and efficient remediation for the audit/SOX issues identified.
• Review follow-up on the internal audit/SOX findings and agreed action plans to ensure adequacy and timeliness of actions, until deficiencies are remediated.
• Support the IADs in conducting Global Internal Audit Quality Assurance reviews.
• Complete the audit assignments in accordance with the Global Audit Manual and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, local regulators and Industry guidance.
• Stay abreast of best practices, both internally and externally.
• Assist the Global Internal Audit Senior Leadership Team in the implementation of the Audit Center strategic goals.
• Develop team members to ensure appropriate skill and staffing of the Internal Audit team (on-the-job training, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities, etc.)
• Contribute to the performance feedback session(s) of all levels of team members for the annual appraisal process.
• Assist in the screening, recruiting, and interviewing of employment candidates when vacancies arise.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the department policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties following Gallagher policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance, and Gallaghers shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Required:

• CA Degree
• Minimum of six years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry dealing with SOX Key Control testing (Big 4 experience highly desired).
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong team / project engagement and co-ordination.
• Strong understanding of professional audit standards, SOX, and risk assessment practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Expertise in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to lead others in a way that motivates and inspires them to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to lead both initiatives and team in a fast-paced environment and comfortable driving and assimilating change.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
• Act as a resource to audit staff in specialized areas of expertise and professional audit standards.
• Excellent customer service focus, including the ability to manage potentially contentious interactions and the ability to strike a balance between oversight and getting buy-in from the businesses.
• Execution of the team and individual performance goals.
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
• Highly motivated with ability to manage and meet deadlines and ensure quality in every aspect of assigned work.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage/balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to conduct performance management discussions.
• Ability to design and implement new processes.