Computer Software / IT Industry CA - Orange County, USA Compensation: $ 100,000 - $ 150,000 Years of Experience : 5-10 Education : Masters
Order & Position Details
An international software company is currently seeking an Internal Audits Director to work in their company. The ideal person will for this position would be responsible for will design and implement the organization’s internal auditing programs and controls, covering the areas of: business systems and processes, financial and accounting systems, IT, investigations, contracts, and business risk assessments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and recommend a comprehensive and flexible Audit Plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive audit program for evaluating and conduct such evaluations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
- Implement the Audit Plan, including, as appropriate, any special tasks or projects requested by management or the Audit Committees.
- Prepare periodic reports to management and, as appropriate, to the Audit Committees providing information on the status and results of the Audit Plan and the sufficiency of Audit Department resources.
- Manage, recruit, and develop a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the Corporation’s audit requirements. Promote high levels of ethical awareness and conduct within the Company and administer independent investigations of potential ethical problems or conflicts of interest.
- Notify management and the Audit Committees of the findings, as appropriate. Prepare periodic reports for management and, as appropriate, for the Audit Committee summarizing results of audit activities and on finding of significant issues related to internal control processes to ensure that these processes are appropriate for the current and evolving business environment and to provide information concerning such issues through resolution.
- Coordinate Audit activities with those of the external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, elimination of duplication of effort, and improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.
- Proactively interact with executive, business unit and operating company management to ensure that their audit and business-risk management needs are met in a cost-effective manner. Where appropriate, provide an independent assessment of business management’s view on risk and associated control effectiveness and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business-risk management processes and programs.
- Promote business unit and operating company ownership of internal controls and support objective business risk management within the corporation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have prior experience within the software industry
- Must have a CPA; experience working for one of the "big 4 consulting companies"; experience working for a software development company performing internal audits both nationally and internationally.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, business processes, and COSO and IIA standards. Awareness of IFRS is a plus Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to anticipate the next step. Strong technical knowledge.
- Audit experience with a global multi-subsidiary company.
- Knowledge of software operations.
- Previous experience within a major accounting firm. Big 4 a plus.
- Experience in recruiting and developing a large audit organization.
- Ability to manage staff on several concurrent projects.
- Experience leading cultural and organizational change within an audit function.
- Ability to travel internationally 30-50% of the time.
- Location: Irvine, CA Duration:
- Perm Start Date: soon
- Salary: 130K + (negotiable)
- Other: company may consider providing a subsidy for relocation expenses.
Important: (HOW TO APPLY)
Interested Applicants may do the following;
1. Explain why you are the best candidate of the job position? Attached the explanation in your coversheet.