NCR Atleos - Manager - Internal Audit (8-12 yrs)

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: Mumbai

Reports to: Audit Senior Manager (Global Head of Business Operations Audits)

Position Summary:

At NCR Atleos, our Internal Audit Department (IAD) purpose is to make the business better and increase the Boards confidence. We do this by focusing on the areas and risks that matter most. We have a very talented team, primarily in-house supplemented with outsourced specialists as needed. Our approach is to be well informed/prepared, objective, professionally skeptical, and collaborative. This requires the right combination of knowledge, technical and soft skills, and experience. We strive to hire only the best!

We are respected by executive leadership, our Board, and the external auditors as indispensable business partners, with a brand focused on insight, impact and excellence. We believe that everything we do is to enhance value, provide insights, and instill confidence. To do this, we must be relevant, connected, flexible, and courageous.

In Mumbai, we are forming two audit teams:

Business Operations audits (forming new team) Technology and InfoSec audits (team is substantially in place)

NCR Atleos IAD is seeking an Audit Manager to lead our Mumbai Business Operations audit team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in standing up and leading a new off-shore team, reporting to our global head of business operations audits.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

This internal audit manager in Mumbai, tasked with building an internal audit team to support the global head of business operations audits and the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in the US, has several key areas of responsibility. Here are the main areas:

Team Building and Management

- Recruitment of skilled auditors and provide ongoing training for technical audit, SOX, and soft skills

- Set clear performance expectations and provide feedback to foster a high-performing team

- Effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities while fostering continuous development

- Know when to roll up sleeves to support team and lead by example

- Make informed decisions and resolve conflicts

- Address challenges such as communication gaps, quality control, and resource limitations

Audit Planning and Execution

- Assist with performing and evaluating risk assessments for audit planning

- Develop comprehensive and efficient audit programs

- Manage entire audit projects from scheduling audits to preparing audit strategies, assembling the audit team, executing the audit, summarizing results, and drafting the reports.

- Manage the team and review their work to ensure audits are performed on quality, on time, and on budget, with properly supported conclusions

SOX Compliance same as for Audit Planning and Execution above, with following additional points:

- Work collaboratively with SOX Compliance Team and external auditors to align IADs SOX scope, schedule, level of reliance, etc.

- Ensure team maintains thorough documentation of audit processes, audit results/evidence, and findings/conclusions in AuditBoard to support IADs conclusions and external auditor reliance

- Appreciate importance of IAs role in monitoring SOX compliance, e.g. for the CFO & CEOs assertions, external auditors use of IADs work, and the Audit Committees confidence in ICFR

Communication and Collaboration

- Convey objectives, findings, recommendations, and insights clearly to various stakeholders

- Communicate timely any significant changes to Internal Audit leadership

- Work with other departments, such as Finance, Accounting and IT, to ensure proper audit coverage and address any identified issues

- Develop strong relationships within and outside the IAD to facilitate collaboration and trust

Quality Assurance and Innovation

- Lead by example, demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior

- Support the IADs quality assurance and improvement program

- Ensure that all audit activities comply with the IADs methodology and relevant Company and professional standards and regulatory requirements

- Contribute to innovation and improvements in the business and in audit processes and methods

Reporting and Follow-Up

- Draft meaningful audit observations that are clear, concise, and actionable

- Prepare audit reports that highlight key findings, recommendations, and action plans

- Monitor status of agreed upon actions for timely resolution of identified issues

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

- Professional certification (CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent)

- 8+ years total relevant work experience, with at least 3-5 years as internal/external auditor

- Experience managing an audit team (experience building a team preferred)

- Prior experience should include significant involvement in the assessment of risks, controls and business processes, preferably with Fortune 1000 or larger public companies

- Strong US SOX testing experience

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluency in English

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the courage to constructively present recommendations in potentially sensitive or contentious areas

- Proficiency in audit software (e.g. AuditBoard) and Microsoft Office Suite; analytics a plus

- Strong organization and management skills in a multi-tasking environment

- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders

- Capable of acting independently and objectively, with the courage to constructively present recommendations in potentially sensitive or contentious areas

- Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and the promotion of a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

- Ability to travel and a team player with a commitment to personal and professional growth

- Positive individual who enjoys working in a fun and dynamic team environment