Director, Internal Audit

Salary: $140-150K

We are looking for a Director, Internal Audit with the responsibility of establishing and overseeing the overall internal audit, control and compliance functions. This position will report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board, act under day-to-day directive of [CFO], and design, perform and control the processes for risk management, financial reliability, internal control (“Sox”) and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and perform an annual risk and control assessment to development of an annual audit plan
• Develop and implement an annual audit plan that includes, operational, financial and technology audits
• Implement audit programs and testing procedures to ensure appropriateness for the areas in scope and that audit/other projects are executed in accordance with Company and professional standards
• Collect, analyze, and document the results of internal audits and investigations, and communicate to senior management and the Audit Committee in the form of Internal Audit Reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control and risk management as well as on remediation and measures for improvement
• Prepare periodic reports and communicate effectively with senior management to discuss audit observations and recommendations
• Manage projects within time budget constraints while maintaining quality standards satisfactory to the CFO, Audit Committee, and the Company’s external auditors
• Work with senior management to develop tools and techniques to strengthen risk management and internal controls including J-SOX (Japanese SOX) compliance
• Evaluate the Company’s best practices and communicate the relative benefits or costs of any audit or advisory recommendation to management
• Keep management informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal control testing
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Advocate and maintain the highest standard of ethics, discipline and professionalism
• Perform special analyses and reviews upon request, including corporate compliance investigation or other duties and/or projects as assigned by the Board, the Audit Committee, and senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree plus +5 years relevant experience at CPA audit firm or company with multination operations

• CPA or CIA designation in the US
• Multicultural business/operations experience
• Good management skills (over tasks and staff)
• Strong skills in communication, assertion, and accountability
• Detail oriented approach, with comprehensive view and objectivity
• Pro-active with a team player mindset
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to learn industry practices and standards
• Ability to travel internationally
• Experience recommending operational process improvements
• Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT), etc.
• Knowledge and user experience of major ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting best practice
• SOX (or JSOX) experience and knowledge
• Prior work experience outside of US
• Legal compliance experience