Audit Manager

JOB SUMMARY AND MISSIONThis job contributes to Rustan Coffee’s success by providing leadership, direction and support to a group of auditor in improving and evaluating the overall control environment. This includes monitoring the implementation of control enhancements and making recommendations during audits. This job is focused on reducing risk and preventing financial losses, as well as improving operational efficiency and monitoring activities performed by management. Further, this job contributes by enhancing compliance with the Company's policies and procedures and raising awareness of internal controls. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks mission and values. SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Develops an annual risk based internal audit plan and manage audit execution, review and reporting activities. Where applicable, apply remote auditing techniques and exception-based data analytics during audit execution.Actively participates in the department’s risk assessment activities and identifies emerging risk areas within the audit universe, and timely adjust the audit plan to cover new risk areas.Plans and manages day-to-day activities of the department to ensure that activities are aligned with company business goals and objectives.Analyzes existing business processes and identify control weaknesses or areas that require improved compliance to established policies and procedures. Continuously apply the use of data analytics and exception based reporting to identify areas of focus and improvement.Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on audit results and recommended changes in policies and practices within the organization.Develops an audit plan of internal audit activity based on significant strategic, financial, compliance and operational risks.Makes recommendations based on audit findings and establishes a follow-up process to assess the adequacy of actions taken by management in response to the audit recommendations.Performs ad hoc advisory review projects and provides technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise in new programs or projects as requestedCommunicates audit findings and recommendations through periodic internal audit reporting to executive and senior level management.Summary of ExperienceRelated work in audit, accounting, finance and management (8 years)Progressive experience managing varied internal audit and reporting projects or clients with a large public accounting firm, or internal audit experience at a large global company ( 8 years)Progressive experience managing and developing teams (5 years)Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to apply sound business principles and practices to project management and change management processesEducationCertified Public Accountant (CPA) certification and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Other relevant certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)