Senior Audit Manager at Lucas Group, Chicago, IL
Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success.
Combining local knowledge with national reach, Lucas Group has the geographic breadth and industry depth necessary to deliver results. We provide trusted, consultative service by truly listening and responding to the needs of our clients and candidates. We are professional, high-performance, and passionate industry veterans with both insight and integrity, making a very real difference in businesses and careers. We listen. We understand. We deliver.
The Sr. Internal Audit Manager has the responsibility for the execution of audits and other projects, including conducting and/or supervising all phases of the audit process (planning, fieldwork and reporting) to test that controls are in place and functioning as intended and business practices are effective, efficient, and compliant with company policies. He or she must deliver high-quality products and maintains open communication with audit clients and teams to convey status and issues on a timely basis. This position requires excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communication skills. He or she must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations, where there may not always be a readily apparent solution. Knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas is required, as is comprehension of internal auditing standards, GAAP, SOX, COSO and risk-assessment practices.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures timely execution and completion of assigned audit projects, coordinating the timing and scheduling of audits to achieve completion of the Annual Audit Plan.
- Developing project scope, performing testing procedures and preparing internal audit reports
- Directs Auditors in assigned phases of audit work and follow-up procedures, and reviews related work products to ensure compliance with IA department and professional standards.
- Analyzes issues to identify root causes. Communicates ideas related to complex or controversial issues appropriately, using information or data effectively to persuade others or to support viable recommendations.
- Covering functional and operating units with a focus on financial, information technology and operational processes
- Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues
- Assisting in internal audit management and the development of the internal audit plan
- Conducting and/or supervising all phases of the audit process (planning, fieldwork and reporting) to test that controls are in place and functioning as intended and business practices are effective, efficient, and compliant with company policies
- Delivers high-quality products and maintains open communication with audit clients and teams to convey status and issues on a timely basis
- Ensures appropriate documentation to support audit work performed and issue reports that adhere to IA department and professional standards
- Provides input to Auditor's performance as appropriate
Qualifications:
- 7 years of progressive auditing experience
- Management exp of a staff of 3 or more is preferred
- CPA, CIA or CISA
- Audit experience in public accounting is preferred
- Knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas is required, as is comprehension of internal auditing standards, GAAP, SOX, COSO and risk-assessment practices
- Strong project management abilities as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relations with client organizations
- Experience with data analysis / computer assisted audit techniques tools is a plus
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