Manager of Internal Audit at Memphis

Job Description

Internal Audit ManagerThe Audit Manager position will be required to manage and execute Audit Committee approved financial, operational and information technology internal audit projects. Successful candidates must be able to work with AutoZone management to assist in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of operational, financial, and compliance processes. This position will also be required to lead planned special projects including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing, Enterprise Risk Management activities, risk assessment analyses, data analytics, and continuous auditing. Additionally, the Audit Manager position will be required to lead unplanned management requested special projects such as investigations and process improvement evaluations.A specific focus area of this Audit Manager will be the further development of information technology audit services and resource capabilities. Successful candidates must have an understanding of information technology risks and controls and knowledge of information technology infrastructure and business applications. Experience with ERP and mainframe system and emerging technologies, such as cloud and mobile computing, a plusAdditional abilities and responsibilities include: Strong human relations, analytical, and oral and written communications skills. The ability to mentor, coach and develop less experienced auditors. Manage the completion multiple projects simultaneously while producing high quality audit products and managing professional relationships. Able to successfully assess the risk of many different entity types including processes, functional areas, system/applications, Company strategies, and regulatory requirements. In addition, be able to identify key controls and oversee the development and completion of audit testing to determine the adequacy of identified controls. The ability to effectively and confidently discuss audit issues with management and develop business-focused and value added recommendations. Develop continuous auditing and or continuous monitoring procedures. Manage the development of annual and continuous risk assessment procedures to ensure the audit plan includes high risk business impacting projects. Manage the compilation of quarterly Audit Committee materials. Interact with external auditors to provide documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley reliance. Develop, manage and maintain metrics on the performance of the Internal Audit department. Identify opportunities where the services of third party audit partners could be effectively utilized to produce high quality audit results. In addition, interact and manage third party to ensure final product meets AutoZone Internal Audit Standards. Understands business and audit strategy and has the ability to generate and apply unique insights and opportunities to create a competitive advantage for the organization. Manage both full time and intern recruiting efforts including identifying resource skill gaps.

Job Requirements

Internal Audit Manager Bachelors Degree, preferably in Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or other business related curriculum. Masters Degree preferred. CPA, CIA or CISA certifications preferred. Eight to ten years of directly related experience in internal audit, public accounting, finance, and/or information systems. Previous IT audit experience and familiarity with mainframe, UNIX, and Linux security, audit, and control methods and concepts a plus. Knowledge of internal audit principles (IIA Standards, COBIT and COSO) accounting principles (GAAP and GAAS) and auditing techniques required. Information system auditing experience a plus. Proficient in CAAT applications using ACL, SQL, MS Access, or MS Excel or other similar tools preferred. Ability to travel domestically and to Mexico.
Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Memphis, Company: Autozone.