Senior Manager Internal Audit

Job Description

\n • Develop an Internal Audit strategy to support Mexico operations\n
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\n • Successfully assess the risk of many different entity types including processes, functional areas, system/applications, Company strategies, and regulatory requirements.

In addition, be able to identify key controls and oversee the development and completion of audit testing to determine the adequacy of identified controls\n
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\n • Establish and maintain effective relationships with management, external auditors, and other partners to further develop Company knowledge and auditing skills\n
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\n • Assist AutoZone management in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of processes and strengthen controls\n
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\n • Effectively and confidently discuss audit issues with management and develop business-focused and value add recommendations\n
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\n • Assist with the compilation of quarterly Audit Committee materials\n
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\n • Manage the completion of Sarbanes-Oxley financial controls testing for AZM.\n
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\n • Partner with Mexico management personnel and perform advisory projects to assist with the development of strong Mexico internal controls and to support the completion of key Mexico initiatives.\n
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\n • Cultivate relationships with Mexico business leaders and develop knowledge of Mexico operations, business culture and strategic initiatives:\n
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\n o Provide risk and control guidance\n
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\n o Educate Mexico management on risk management and effective control structures\n
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\n o Perform annual risk assessment activities\n
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\n o Develop annual audit plan \n
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\n o Develop Internal Audit short and long-term strategy to support Mexico operations \n
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\n • Following up on open audit action plans\n
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Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent.

• Education: Accounting, Finance, or other business-related curriculum.

Master's Degree preferred

• More than ten years.

• Internal or external audit, Big 4 (Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, EY) experience a plus.

• Experience performing the following preferred:

o Internal audit project planning, designing audit programs, testing controls, report writing, and communicating results to management.

o Sarbanes-Oxley testing key financial controls.

o Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls, effectiveness of processes, and recommend sustainable business-focused solutions to enhance operations and strengthen controls.

o Interacting with management at all levels to learn functional area processes and controls.

o Assessing risk at a project and Company level.

• CPA and/or CIA/CISA strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of professional audit techniques, accounting principles and IIA Standards.

• Ability to speak and write in both Spanish and English fluently.

• Leadership attributes including strong human relations, analytical, project management, business process analysis and communications skills.

• Proficient in CAAT applicat...