Internal Audit Manager – Finance & Operations We Are: Accenture is helping transform leading organizations and communities around the world. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For and DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity lists.
The Work: Participate in the creation and execution of the risk-based audit plan, reporting results to Accenture Leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Conduct a wide-ranging scope of audits with an emphasis on assessing emerging areas of risk including revenue recognition, contract accounting, compliance, fraud, operations and outsourcing. Responsible for end-to-end audit oversight including scoping, staffing, planning, fieldwork, workpaper documentation, leading audit meetings, reporting, and follow-ups; ensuring that methodologies governing internal audits are followed. Leverage the power of advanced data analytics, new technologies and automation techniques to achieve comprehensive risk coverage and deliver high-quality audit results. Effectively collaborate with analytics and IT auditors to enhance existing audit methodologies and achieve risk-based audit coverage. Identifies key risks around IT-related processes, the relevant IT general controls and audit procedures to be conducted for assigned engagements. Evaluates the risk of fraud, how the organization detects and manages fraud risks. Through advisory services, work with our business partners to help them proactively identify and manage risk in new technologies, new go-to-market offerings, and critical corporate initiatives. Participate in risk interviews with management personnel to keep abreast of latest business developments and changes in the risk environment. Leads Annual Risk Assessment (ARA) for assigned areas and develops recommendations for audit selection. Reviews workpapers and ensures compliance with department standards. Anticipates challenges, timely escalates delays and engages appropriate levels of leadership for significant issues. Shape the future of the Accenture Internal Audit through involvement in operational excellence and best practice initiatives. Ensure technical skill set and business acumen stay current and relevant through participation in our robust training program. 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. Participate in global risk assessment for assigned audit universe areas and manage relationships with senior business and corporate function leaders and in assigned areas of responsibilities. Prepare well-written and timely audit reports and high-quality presentations for leadership and board level reporting. Manage auditee relationship, including facilitating meetings and discussions of findings, and presentation of draft and final reports in a professional manner. Contribute to the recruiting, hiring, and training internal auditors and helping them develop relevant competencies. Keep abreast of company policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions. Supervise and work with a multinational team and flexibility to work across time zones. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Chartered Accountant or a completed bachelor in related studies (i.e., Business Administration), with 7 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in external or internal auditing, preferably in Big 4 or a global organization. Preferred Certified Internal Auditor designation or other relevant professional education, certifications, and credentials. A comprehensive understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards and leading internal audit practices. Industry or sector experience preferred. Highly motivated and self-driven with limited guidance from the supervisor and provides appropriate direction to the Internal Audit staff. Experience in leveraging advanced data analytics in all phases of the audit lifecycle. Understanding of IT general controls and ability to conduct IT audits for assigned engagements. Excellent people management, mentoring, and project management skills. Strong working knowledge of financial, operational, compliance, and systems auditing techniques. Strong verbal and written communication, report drafting, and presentation skills, and proficiency with the English language. Ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. Must be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with flexibility to adjust to time zones. Readiness for domestic and international travel, as and when required. Location: Buenos Aires
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