Senior Manager Audit

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Develop, plan and manage the delivery of reports to the Leadership Team and the Audit Committee providing an independent assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of governance processes, risk management practices or internal controls. Agree actions to address areas of improvement with management. As directed this role supervises and coaches other internal auditors and/or oversees the audit work of third party auditors. The role will evolve over time from Manager to Senior Manager in line with the seniority level achieved.

Essential Job Duties

Contribute to the development of the internal audit plan supporting the risk assessment process.
Lead internal audit engagements (Assurance Risk-Based and SOX 404 Compliance and Consultancy engagements) as directed and communicate the results including actions that have been agreed to address areas of improvement.
During engagements ensure that risk management approaches, including controls remain relevant to new standards/regulations, changes to processes from system implementations or business model transformation.
Prepare audit deliverables for the Director's final review at a very high level of proficiency.
Assist the Director in preparation of Audit Committee materials and supporting documentation as needed at a very high level of proficiency.
Deliver on Corporate Audit Strategy by supporting or leading where necessary.
Assist in the maintenance of a culture of accountability and integrity, personally adhering to high ethical standards.
Manage personal awareness of industry and business activities to ensure high level of commercial acumen.
Liaise with external auditors, ensure audit methodologies are aligned.
Commitment to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) through membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or one of its affiliate bodies (i.e. The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors).
Supervise the team's timely completion of administrative tasks, such as audit repository and tools maintenance, weekly timesheet, travel arrangements and T&E reports.
Assist the Director to monitor and report on individual engagement budget/actual expenses and time management.
Support the Team to create IDPs (Individual Development Program) and keep those up to date in due course. Assist and coach staff and conduct performance evaluations in accordance with the internal cadence defined.
Undertake any special investigatory assignments as required.
Liaise with regional and LKQ Group Management to communicate the Corporate Audit brand.
Monitor external environment for changes in the audit profession, required skill sets and demands and strategic direction of the audit profession by liaising with other Corporate Audits and /or external resources.
Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business.
6+ years of related experience, including 5+ years of public accounting experience.
Prior manager level experience leading groups of three or more employees.
SOX experience within the past 3 years.
Qualified CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA, CISA (IT Audit) or equivalent.
Fluency in English (written and oral).

Preferred Requirements

Willingness and ability to international travel.
Second language preferred: Spanish, French (Canadian or France), German, Czech, Italian, Polish, Dutch.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.
Frequently communicates complex information across departments and interacts with management. Can present, resolve and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.
Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
Prioritize, organize, and oversee task and projects: responsible for outcomes.
No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements), up to 35%.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

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