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CSC (Corporation Service Company)

Head of Global Internal Audit

CSC (Corporation Service Company), Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894


Global Head of Internal Audit

Wilmington, DE

Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00 pm

Hybrid

The Head of Global Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing the internal audit function across all regions and business units within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing audit strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating risks, and providing strategic insights to senior management.

The position will report to the CFO as well as the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Head of Global Internal Audit will partner closely with business and finance leadership to enhance the control environment tied to business performance and serve the vital role of ensuring proper compliance and governance around critical processes and procedures. This is a high-visibility function and requires a motivated and driven individual to develop, implement, and execute the internal audit plan.

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with stakeholders to provide meaningful process improvements while maintaining objectivity and integrity.

Some of the things you will be doing:

CSC maintains a co-sourcing internal audit model where we work with a 3rd party to conduct the majority of our internal audits. This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing the co-sourcing relationship.

In collaboration with our 3rd party internal audit partner, develop and lead the execution of the risk-based audit plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard the company’s assets, and comply with laws and regulations.

Understand global regulatory requirements and assist the business in maintaining processes and functions to help ensure compliance with such requirements.

Supervise and execute non-audit requirements including advisory projects, strategic projects, fraud, and conduct & ethics investigations.

Develop and maintain value-added business partner relationships with all levels of management. Opine on various company-wide initiatives, such as new business initiatives and systems implementations.

Prepare presentations and other materials in support of Internal Audit’s reporting to management and the audit committee.

Manage and oversee auditor performance (including co-sourcing partner), providing training and staff development, and ensuring the right mix of skills to execute audit engagements and maintain a high-performing team.

Support compliance with international internal auditing standards.

Deliver high-quality audits and reviews covering operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance-related areas.

Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency and productivity.

Maintain open communication with management and the Audit Committee.

Be the internal control champion within the company.

What technical skills, qualifications, and experience do you need?

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or related fields, with Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or international equivalent is highly preferred.

A minimum of eight years of internal or external audit experience.

Significant knowledge and experience with international regulatory requirements, especially in the financial services industry.

Emphasis on risk management, audit, and advisory experience with broad exposure to regulatory, finance, IT, and operations systems and controls.

Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, procedures, and principles, sufficient to interpret and analyze complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways, including implementation and utilization of data analytics and automated audit management applications.

Strong understanding of accounting and management controls, audit processes, and professional standards and regulations.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to build consensus among stakeholders with competing priorities; proven history of identifying meaningful recommendations.

Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action with options involving uncertainty.

Demonstrate initiative and ability to perform effectively with limited supervision.

Problem-solving skills that demonstrate logical and analytical thought processes.

Sound decision-making especially in situations where there is ambiguity or uncertainty.

Collaborate and support colleagues across the organization while maintaining independence.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Effective verbal and written communication, including active listening skills. Comfortable presenting / defending audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Superb interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain internal/external relationships with employees at all levels.

Demonstrates proficiency in accounting, financial systems, and strong business acumen.

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