Internal Audit Manager
IFS
Company Description
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.
At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.
We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.
We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.
If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job Description
Essential Duties
· Execute internal audits from planning through to reporting in line with the annual internal audit plan
· Prepare audit work programs and audit findings that clearly and accurately reflect audit results with pragmatic recommended actions
· Obtain, analyse, and evaluate process documentation, reports and financial data
· Document audit process workflows and prepare audit findings
· Review work completed by Internal Auditors and deliver completed work programs with supporting evidence for review by the Management
· Draft Internal Audit Reports with evaluation of risk levels whilst providing recommended action plans that are pragmatic for implementation
· Present Audit Findings to stakeholders articulating risks and providing recommended action plans
· Maintain communication and build good relationships with stakeholders
· Participate and contribute to meetings with different functions and legal entities in order to update audit findings and improve on the audit process
· Perform follow-up activities to validate completion of actions from previous audits
· Conduct risk assessments and prepare risk registers for the Group
· Assist with the evaluation of the internal controls of the Group
· Perform other related tasks as assigned by the management.
To be successful you will:
· Have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to develop relationships with key stakeholders, document finding, present and articulate messages and prepare reports
· Manage remotely team members, allocating work and performing quality control of work whilst supporting their growth
· Evaluate high volumes of data and auditing internal controls
· Have a high level of attention to detail to successfully scrutinise data and report results
· An awareness of emerging issues with the ability to adapt with agility to the changing operating environment of the Group
· Provide insightful advice, guidance and innovative solutions
Qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
· A tertiary educated focused on Accountancy/Finance or the equivalent corporate exposure
· Qualified as an Accountant or Internal Auditor
Desirable
· Risk Management program experience
· Data Analytics experience
Additional Information
Experience
Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in international Internal Audit environment with the management of an internal audit team.
Specific Knowledge
· Advanced skills in Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Word and use of ERP systems
· Proficiency in testing IT General Controls
· Proficient in using ERP applications
· Proficient in understanding financial controls
Skills
· English Communication skills (oral & written)
· High levels of integrity and ethical standards
· Interpersonal skills: Negotiate and agree action plans with stakeholders
· Analytical Skills: Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
· Stay calm in a high-pressure work environment
· Execute assigned tasks against deadlines, prioritise and multitask
· Be self-motivated and be able to work on their own and as part of a team
· Ability to learn new things quickly and hit the ground running
Additional Information
We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.