Finance – Internal Audit/Corporate Function/Manager

Job description

Role Summary:

The Internal Audit (IA) Manager performs audit projects in accordance with Accenture's audit methodology and The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The IA Manager effectively supervises and executes a wide range of IA activities in a high-quality and timely manner. In this role, the IA Manager is responsible for end-to-end audit oversight including staffing management, planning, onsite fieldwork supervision, leading closing meetings, reporting, and staff evaluations. The manager normally travels with the audit team during fieldwork and must have the ability to balance and prioritize completion of assigned engagements that may sometimes overlap. The manager also performs and supervises activities that include planning and developing work programs, identifying recommendations for continuous improvement in global processes and controls, communicating results, and following up on issues reported. The IA Manager works independently with limited required direction and guidance from the supervisor and provides appropriate direction to the Internal Audit staff.

Key Responsibilities:
· Assist Internal Audit Leadership with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and performing the annual internal audit risk assessment, including development and execution of the annual internal audit plan, including Accenture management and Audit Committee special project requests.
· Verify the status and operating procedures of the company through a systematic program of audits.
· Supervise audit work, including plan preparation, work paper documentation, findings, and associated reports.
· Prepare audit reports and review work papers to ensure adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions.
· Through interaction with clients and team members, develop strong professional relationships that foster trust and collaboration and, as a leader, set a solid example for the staff.
· Supervise and manage completion of operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audits, as assigned.
· Supervise and manage execution of internal review activities, including process reviews, segregation of duties reviews, procedures reviews, and other global controls reviews.
· Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting, financial, and other processes and evaluation of reorganization-driven risk.
· Keep abreast of company policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions.
· Negotiate and resolve difficult audit issues and obtain management buy-in for constructive recommendations.
· Staff supervision, coaching and development planning
· Supervise and work with a multinational team and flexibility to work across time zones.

This role description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict responsibilities that may be assigned.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications and Experience:

·  Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
·  ACCA/CPA/CIA or other professional accounting/auditing certification
·  Big 4 accounting experience
·  Minimum 10 years of professional experience, of which at least 2-3 years at Manager level with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas
·  Proficiency in Japanese and English. Knowledge of Mandarin language is preferred but not required.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

·  CFE certification with forensic accounting and fraud investigation experience
·  Experience in working with Audit Command Language (ACL) and/or Paisley GRC solution
·  Knowledge and working experience in SAP environment