Manager, Internal Audit - SOX

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Internal Audit (SDIA), the Audit Manager (AM) coordinates the SOX program at Teleflex as well as assist with other Internal Audit reviews.  This includes providing guidance, supervision, and assistance to Teleflex Internal Audit Department (TIAD) staff involved in performing SOX related audit work. The AM ensures that the TIAD’s executed SOX work appropriately evaluates the internal control environment for financial reporting purposes. The AM reviews the work of others and presents findings & recommendations in meetings and formal reports.  The AM interfaces with the External Audit Team (PwC) and may be responsible for some direct assistance hours to External Audit Team.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Assists the SDIA in planning/organizing TIAD SOX related activities including
(a) preparing the annual SOX Plan, 
(b) scheduling and assigning work to meet targeted completion dates, and 
(c) determining resource needs.
•    Ensures maintenance of high departmental standards and quality of SOX audit work by 
(a) executing and continuously improving the Internal Audit department’s protocols 
(b) reviewing and approving work/audit programs and time budgets, 
(c) reviewing and evaluating work papers (w/p’s) for completed projects to be certain that adequate documentation has been gathered and that the w/p’s document and provide an adequate basis for reporting, 
(d) ensuring appropriate conclusions are reached based on the work performed, and 
(e) reviewing draft audit reports in connection with w/p’s to assure full and complete reporting in a professional manner.
•    Interacts with other Teleflex departments to execute the SOX program, including heavy interaction with corporate accounting and PwC, external auditors.
•    Coordinates audit and project activities with other departments to secure resources needed to evaluate controls, conduct testing & complete SOX program.
•    Recommends and drives process improvement enhancements in the management of the Sox program.
•    Provides guidance to control owners relating to areas for improvement in the design or execution of SOX controls.
•    Maintains the SAD listing –listing of open deficiencies related to financial reporting.  Completes a regular, periodic follow-up on open SAD items, including recommendations to ensure timely and adequate corrective actions have taken place.
•    Manages the day-to-day relationship of co-source auditor(s) in the completion of ITGC control testing to ensure timely completion of work and within defined budgets for activities.
•    Oversees SOX program team members; provides supervision, feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.  
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required. Master’s degree a plus.
•    At least five years of progressively more responsible experience in one or more of the following types of auditing:  Financial, External (Public Accounting)
•    At least three years of experience planning and directing audits.
•    Certification as a CIA, CPA, CMA, CISA and/or CFE desired.
•    Working knowledge of SAP, AuditBoard, Alteryx, HFM, Trintech a plus
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, tests, and sampling methods involved in conducting audits and of the requirements set forth in the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing per the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA).
•    Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of accounting, including maintaining financial records and recording transactions.
•    The ability to assess and decompose processes utilizing a risk and control focus
•    An understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) to determine whether the controls are designed and operating effectively. Experience testing Key Reports.  Ensure test results are well-documented based on a complete and accurate understanding of the control and risk.
•    Organized, energetic, flexible, and self-motivated, with an analytical mind. Able to gather, analyze, evaluate facts, and reach appropriate conclusions. Able to work independently, often without assistance or on-site supervision. 
•    Able to initiate, promote and lead positive changes within a diverse organization. Able to overcome organizational and individuals’ resistance to the change effort.
•    Supervise work from team members in other geographies and take global calls outside of traditional business hour (as required).
•    Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of the organization; ability to build positive and effective working relationships with all levels of the organization. 
•    Strong business partnering skills and holistic view of business strategy, processes, and financial objectives. 
•    Ability to simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities/tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
•    Results oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
•    Advanced in Microsoft office productivity tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Reporting tools, etc.)
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