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.

Travel Requirement:

None. Potential travel to Corporate headquarters in US with US Visa.

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 Gallagher’s shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business.
• Other duties as assigned.