Manager Internal Audit – Finance and Operations
Title: Internal Audit Manager – Finance and Operations
Reports To: Sr. Director of Internal Audit– Finance and Operations
Scope of Responsibility: Internal Audit aligns with key stakeholders to ensure a strong collaborative approach in defining the audit plan, executing the plan and recommending strategic solutions. The Internal Audit Manager reports to the Senior Director of Internal Audit, and performs a broad range strategic, financial, operational, and compliance audits with limited supervision. The Manager will also be responsible for supporting the company's SOX 404 program.
Job Summary: The Internal Audit Manager will assist the Sr. Director of Internal Audit with strategically enhancing Bankrate's Internal Audit processes and effectiveness by leveraging existing internal audit work and focusing future efforts where they can deliver the most benefits for Bankrate. The Manager will also be responsible for service delivery including delivery of high quality work products, adapt methods and practices to fit Bankrate's needs.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plan, perform and document walkthroughs and tests of key controls directed at assessing the company's compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Perform risk based audits by developing a well-defined scope and an effective fieldwork approach that is designed to meet the audit objectives.
- Assess the design of controls through interviews and process documentation. Conduct interviews with the client and document the process to assess the design of controls.
- Develop testing methodologies to evaluate the operating effectiveness of controls.
- Evaluate test results formulating conclusions and recommendations about the internal controls and process efficiencies.
- Prepare audit reports and present observations, recommendations, and management action plans to process owners.
- Work collaboratively with Bankrate management and co-sourced auditors to develop viable recommendations to establish and enhance internal controls.
- Assist in annual risk assessment process and on an on-going basis communicate areas to be included in the risk universe based on the critical strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks facing the company.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with various levels of management throughout the organization, external consultants, and the company's independent auditor to promote a free flow of information
- Research and keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology
- Suggest improvements in the internal audit methodology, knowledge management processes, and technology.
Education Experience: Bachelor's Level Degree
Years of Related Experience: 5-8 Years
License/Certificate Required: Yes
Travel Requirements: 25%
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 5-8 years of audit experience in a public company and/or public accounting firm with increasing level of responsibilities
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
- CPA
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Strong knowledge of PCAOB Audit Standards, Internal Audit Standards, COSO 2013 and US GAAP
Preferred Skills:
- Graduate Degree
- Certified Internal Audit (CIA) designation strongly preferred
- Demonstrated skills using technology and various audit applications like IDEA, ACL