Lead Internal Auditor
Independently assesses the effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance frameworks. Recommends improvements and supports implementation. Expert / lead profile: leads teams or cross-functional programs, recognized technical expert, top management contact and guarantor of overall quality.
Expected tasks
- Build and track the budget and forecasts
- Run monthly and annual closings
- Build financial reports
- Analyze variances and identify optimization levers
- Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
- Advise managers on investment decisions
- Present results to leadership and investors
Required skills
Knowledge
Internal Control (COSO)Audit Methodology (Planning, Testing, Conclusion)Risk-Based AuditingEnterprise Risk Management (ERM)Operational RiskRisk MappingSOX Compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley)Fraud DetectionGeneral Ledger Accounting
Hard skills
Advanced Excel (Pivot, Power Query, Macros)Power BIAuditBoardTeamMate+CaseWare IDEAACL Galvanize (Diligent)SAP GRCRSA ArcherMetricStreamAlteryx
Soft skills
Professional SkepticismRigorEthical Judgment & Professional EthicsCommunicationSynthesis
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