Job Description SummaryThe North American Audit Manager will have project and supervisory oversight of operational and financial audit projects and specific project and administrative oversight over the internal audit level staff and at times some senior audit staff.Major ResponsibilitiesCoordination and completion of the first draft for the audit committee activities paperInitial review of all draft audit reports for two Internal Auditors and one Senior Internal AuditorTransition and training of audit staff on BRM slide deck completion and ownership of issue tracker. Once training is completed oversight and supervision of both processesAssist in development and rollout of Finance Leadership Graduate ProgramOther responsibilities as required or requested

Minimum Education or Certifications RequiredBachelor degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related area.CFE, CGMA, CPA or similar designation required.

Minimum Experience or Skills RequiredAt least 5 years of work experience in Internal Audit required.Commercial acumen:Awareness of the risks and the controls framework, proactively working on minimizing the risk and ensuring compliance with FirstGroup policy, legal and regulatory requirements.Communications and Influence skills:Ability to persuade others using straightforward and simple techniques (e.g. appeals to reason, data, etc).Must have the ability to communicate IT technical issues in generic terms so that non-IT audience can understand the significance of the subject matter being discusses (e.g., clearly indicate risks of a control weakness)Clearly explain own position when challenged.Risk and control framework and standardsLegal and Regulatory Requirements:Team Leadership:A team player that demonstrates a positive “can do” attitude.Adopts a consistent and positive approach in times of stress.Internal Control & Internal Audit:Ability to apply a control framework to ensure the integrity of audit practices.Can examine, analyze and provide an independent and objective opinion on the effectiveness of an organization's operations and processes.External and management reporting and ad-hoc communication:Ability to assist Senior Manager in preparing management reports and balancing ad-hoc information requests.

Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsIncumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.Travel up to 25% within the United States, Canada and UK. Ability to travel two weeks at a time when overseas (maximum three trips per year). 30-35% is the MAXIMUM travel per year.
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