Manager, Internal Audit Corporate Programs and SOX

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

13h

About The Position

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX compliance.
Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and handle deadlines.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally (up to approximately 15-20%)
8+ years of internal audit, public accounting, and/or other related industry experience with progressive responsibility, including team supervisory and management.
Demonstrated experience with risk-based audit planning, corporate/operational audits, and IT audits and control testwork.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
Proven ability to independently plan audits, analyze results, and write audit reports.
CIA/CPA/CFE/CISA or equivalent certification required
Proficient understanding of and experience with internal controls and audit documentation.
Proficient understanding of and/or familiarity with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Must be a U.S. Person or individual otherwise eligible to be authorized to work with export-controlled items or data.

Nice To Haves

Data analytics, SAP, SharePoint, AuditBoard, and Microsoft Teams experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and conduct risk-based corporate financial and operational audit and review assignments in accordance with the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, from scoping through fieldwork, analysis, and reporting.
Plan and coordinate cybersecurity-focused IT audits conducted by third party service providers.
Manage and coordinate the global audit team’s SOX testing assignments, communicate deficiencies to the Finance/SOX team, and ensure overall successful team completion of the assignments given for each wave of SOX testing.
Perform testing of SOX controls on behalf of management.
Review SOX and audit testwork performed by other members of the audit team and outside service providers for accuracy and final signoff.
Manage the successful completion of the department’s direct assistance program with PWC. This program entails travel to the plants and PDC to observe inventory counts and completing the documentation for inventory observations and inspections.
Provide meaningful and timely review and feedback on work performed by the audit team.
Review financial, operational, and administrative controls to evaluate accuracy and compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, or regulations.
Analyze and verify the accuracy of transactions and/or other management documents, records, reports, and methods.
Make appropriate recommendations to improve the documentation, testing schedule, and testing attributes of internal controls.
Prepare draft audit reports which summarize results to be reported to management.
Perform post-audit reviews to verify the audit recommendations have been implemented.
Conduct special reviews and projects as directed by audit management.
Manage, mentor, and coach direct reports and colleagues with less experience, possibly including Guest Auditors and Internal Audit Interns, providing technical guidance and business perspective and including work allocation, coaching, and performance management.
Provide mid-year and annual performance reviews for direct reports.
Assist direct reports in creating goals and provide guidance in achieving them.
May be asked to attend virtual quarterly balance sheet review calls held by Finance with international locations (some occur outside of normal business hours).
May be asked to assist the Managing Director with the fraud risk assessment process and conduct fraud analysis.
May be asked to participate in the annual risk analysis and corresponding update to the long-term audit plan.
May be asked to assist with the Guest Auditor program; schedule individuals to participate in the program, provide appropriate orientation/training, review Guest Auditor work performed, and provide and receive feedback.
Exercise professional judgment to determine materiality of issues and the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
Prepare (and mentor the audit team to prepare) high quality workpapers which document the tests performed, results, conclusions, and recommendations to management.
Establish relationships with key business partners.
Maintain knowledge of current auditing and accounting practices through reading, research, and continuing professional education.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program