What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Manager position at Ilitch Companies?
Job Summary:
The Internal Audit Manager supports the internal audit function by managing and overseeing specific audit activities. The Internal Audit Manager reports directly to the Vice President, Internal Audit, and is responsible for objectively assessing and evaluating business, financial, and audit risk as part of the corporate governance function. This role involves developing and employing strategies to mitigate risks and maximize efficiency and effectiveness through improved business processes. These duties do not apply to the audit functions of LCE franchisees, casino operations, or any other Ilitch Companies deemed out of scope by those charged with governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and analyze business and financial risk.
- Assist in developing annual audit plans.
- Design and implement audit procedures for the audit staff.
- Provide oversight and/or guidance to internal companies where audit staff is present.
- Analyze data for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
- Provide leadership with sound recommendations to enhance efficiencies, business processes, and internal controls, thereby mitigating business and financial risks across all business units and departments.
- Ensure work papers are adequately documented, and audit evidence is sufficient.
- Assess compliance with Company policies and procedures and continuity between Ilitch Companies.
- Manage and direct the Audit department and direct reports. Responsible for colleague performance management, development, coaching, and recognition.
- Demonstrate the core values of the organization and support the functions mission and vision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or a closely related field required.
- 6-10 years of audit experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination of both.
- Advanced analytical skills and the ability to make sound business recommendations.
- In-depth knowledge of generally accepted audit standards and generally accepted accounting principles. Proficient in applying standards, procedures, and techniques, evaluating internal controls, accounting, and operating systems.
- Strong leadership, management, interpersonal communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Knowledge of leading-edge internal audit and risk management methodologies.
- Experience with information technology general controls and their application in audit processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to interact with internal and external colleagues, typically in senior-level positions.
- Proven ability to exercise judgment.
- The ability to travel when necessary and adhere to the corporate travel policy.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word, along with strong PC skills. Advanced knowledge of Excel. Flowcharting and data analysis software tools.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Master’s degree and certifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or equivalent are preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Typically works in an office environment but will have exposure to various elements, such as a manufacturing environment and travel.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
Ilitch Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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