Audit Manager

The Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing all auditing projects, ensuring through project management that tasks are assigned to and completed by auditors and senior auditors. This role will lead and assist in the auditing process and make sure that all audits are done in accordance with company standards, completed timely and with high quality. The role also performs staff checks, advises management on decisions, and takes part in auditing activities. The Audit Manager focuses on and oversees audits for operating, regulatory/compliance, information technology, or financial procedures.

This role is expected to maintain and promote a high standard of confidentiality and strong ethical values in daily activities. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Plans, designs and executes auditing projects with the necessary tasks to be completed based on the audit plan. Supervises an internal Audit team and is responsible for overseeing and/or assign duties and guiding them through daily work activities or projects. Monitors employees’ performance to ensure their development and productivity within a safety environment. Ensures internal audit standards of quality and accuracy are maintained in audits and other financial reports.

Meets with management and stakeholders to discuss findings and audit outcomes. Develops strategies for junior auditors to improve their work outputs, including coaching and mentoring less experienced team members and providing technical and audit guidance on business process controls to other Auditors. Assists the General Auditor in preparing resource performance reviews. Assists in the auditing process as and when required.

Performs file reviews as directed to ensure that work performed by Auditors or peers meets professional requirements and is in accordance with the Internal Audit's department Manual and PoliciesSubmits audits and reports in a timely manner for further analysis by management. Stays up to date with recent developments in the internal audit standards guidance. Reports auditing issues to the General Auditor and assisting in resolving them. Prepares stakeholder management presentations and trainings. Revises internal policies and procedures. Prepares and executes internal audit work and business plans.

Provides independent, expert advice to business management with respect to policies and procedures, internal controls, and operations best practices in the development of appropriate business processes and controls. Provides assistance to the external auditors as coordinated between the General Auditor and the external auditors. The Audit Manager will also be responsible for managing and maintaining applications required for external audits. Performs major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned. Follows all policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Master's Degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of audit experience in public practice or industry including handling audit team budgets and forecasts. At least 5 or 6 years’ experience as an auditor, with a working knowledge of different accounting software. 4 or more years of supervisory experience of audit personnelKnowledge of auditing best practices, such as GAAP and internal control measures. An in-depth understanding of business compliance and financial regulations. Extensive Knowledge of project and team management principles. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Spanish) with the ability to clearly articulate identified problems and findings to auditee management, executives and facilitate problem resolution. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships to enhance credibility in daily activities within the Internal Audit team. Licenses/Certifications: CPA or Certified Internal Auditor certification preferredWe are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment.

We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.