Manager – Internal Audit (Jamaica)

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager - Internal Audit is responsible for day-to-day management of internal audit activities, supporting the management of the overall risk and assurance plan of the assigned Portfolio and developing and mentoring internal audit staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the strategic outlook of the function and execute Internal Audit goals as directed, in alignment with the identified design principles for the function.
• Lead the development of a risk-based internal audit plan including AML as applicable, confirming that input is obtained from key stakeholders.
• Manage execution of the audit strategy and procedures as required for auditable portfolios including preparation and presentation of PARC reports.
• Manage all phases of the audit process from planning to reporting on engagements to meeting project deadlines.
• Provide quality assurance on all audit deliverables through preparing audit reports, reviewing of audit work plans, working papers, findings and recommendations.
• Develop relevant and pragmatic recommendations, based on audit findings, in order to strengthen tested controls and ultimately better mitigate identified risks.
• Coordinate and deliver appropriate communication among the Internal Audit team, external auditors, management and key personnel in other functional areas.
• Provide advisory/consulting service to support management on topic such as corporate governance, risk management, policies & procedures and financial and operational processes.
• Execute the completion of performance reviews and resulting development plans for Internal Audit Seniors and Audit Assistants in various locations.
• Stay abreast of leading practices in internal audit, recommend and lead audit process improvements, including enhancement of the internal audit function’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Confirm that internal audit activity aligns with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (the “Standards”).
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging risks relevant to the audit portfolios’ respective industry and the internal audit profession.
• Participate in fraud investigations as requested.
• Coordinate the deployment of internal audit teams efficiently and effectively.
• Mentor and develop the internal audit team through regular formal and informal performance feedback.
• Identify and communicate the need for external resources where the required competencies are not present to execute on the audit plan.
• Other tasks as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Must be capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Must understand an IT control environment.
• Professional skepticism.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills are required.
• Conflict resolution/negotiation skills.
• Governance and ethics sensitivity.
• Teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Project management.
• Change management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of IPPF standards, COBIT standards, IFRS and ISO 9001 Standards required.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL or other IT and Risk frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Data analytics certification considered an asset.
• AuditBoard software or any other internal audit software experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) considered an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information.
• Systems (MIS) or Business Administration required.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CIA, CPA or CISA, required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in internal audit, IT audit or public accounting role.
• Relevant Industry experience such as machine and automotive, retail and distribution, oil and gas or finance preferred.
• Relevant internal control or risk management experience, including but not limited to COSO framework.