Internal Audit Manager - IT Audit and SOX Compliance

The Internal Audit Manager will oversee the internal audit function with primary focus on IT audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. This position requires a strategic thinker to design and lead audits of both business processes and IT systems, ensuring that management controls are adequate and operations comply with SOX requirements. The manager will be responsible for developing audit strategies, enforcing best practices, and providing management with actionable recommendations that drive compliance and operational excellence.

This is a hybrid onsite position. Team members work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the corporate site in Wilmington, DE.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audits of IT systems and business processes, focusing on internal controls, SOX compliance and business ethics. Ensure audits are thorough, efficient, and align with corporate governance standards.
• Manage audit planning, oversee execution, documentation, and reporting processes. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards and methodologies for internal audits and SOX compliance.
• Facilitate discussions with management and various stakeholders regarding audit findings, identified risks, and recommended actions. Cultivate relationships to foster an open dialogue about internal control measures and compliance enhancements.
• Evaluate audit results and formulate comprehensive. actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiencies, strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other team members and regional audit managers overseeing business process SOX assessments, ensuring that corporate audit strategies and policies are fully implemented and aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and support the integration of acquisitions and divestiture, ensuring proper alignment of internal control measures post-transaction.
• Promote a culture of internal control awareness and compliance across organization.
• Ensure that all audit activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Stay updated on changes to regulations affecting SOX compliance and internal audit methodologies.
  
  

Required

Education & Experience:

• 7 years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, or SOX compliance, with a strong understanding of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Proficiency in English (speaking and writing).
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, including SAP, SQL, and familiarity with various IT frameworks and SOX requirements.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven leadership, and teamwork abilities. Comfort engaging with executive management and external auditors.
• A strategic mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and self-development.
• Ability to effectively engage with the external auditors on scoping, testing and reporting of SOX processes.
  
  

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