Internal Audit Manager recruitment
Responsibilities
Development, execution and continuous improvement of an integrated internal audit plan encompassing SOX 404 compliance, Dodd-Frank internal control compliance, financial, technology and operational audits of Moody's ratings and analytics businesses in accordance with departmental and Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
Develop a complete understanding of Moody's ratings and analytics businesses - financial, operational and technology operating policies and procedures, and company culture. Assist the VP of Internal Audit with defining and updating the annual and long-range internal audit programs based on an annual assessment of compliance, financial and operating risks, as well as with presentations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Supervise the execution of internal audits, special projects, SOX and Dodd-Frank internal control processes with the responsibilities below.
- Assist the VP of Internal audit in the administration of the department, including annual planning, engagement planning, execution, and completion of special projects.
- At the beginning of each year and during each engagement, obtain deep understanding of business, financial and IT processes to identify and assess risk to the Company.
- Meet with Ratings, Financial and IT management team to understand key activities and changes in the environment.
- Partner with auditees in providing guidance on new processes and changes and assessing how objectives are being met.
- Approve the planning and communication of the detailed audit scope each year and for each audit.
- Assist with updating Internal Audit policies and procedures based on process improvements, changes within the profession, regulatory changes, etc.
- Ensure completion of audits, SOX activities, Dodd-Frank internal control activities and special projects by stated due dates and budgets.
- Manage all aspects of the communication of audit findings on a timely basis from the closing meeting through to final audit report.
- Manage internal audit staff and 3rd party professionals in the execution of internal audits and SOX activities.
- Guide in the development of the Staff and Senior auditors (training, mentoring, formal mid-year and annual evaluations, coaching / feedback on individual assignments).
Qualifications
- MBA or MS with approximately 6 - 10 years experience.
- A Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") or Certified Information Systems Auditor ("CISA"), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation is required.
- Big 4 Accounting firm and / or private industry experience.
- Experience working in a global organization, interacting with all levels of management.
- Strong knowledge of the assessment process for internal controls.
- Experience managing a variety of audit assignments and implementing / testing compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience project managing audits, SOX and special project activities to completion.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Department
Moody's Internal Audit function is a trusted partner across all levels of the organization. We are known as a function that first understands the business, then applies that knowledge to provide objective guidance.
Working at Moody's
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The views of each Moody's employee matter and, collectively, those views contribute to our ability to serve credit-sensitive markets worldwide. Diverse opinions are encouraged and leverage the depth and breadth of experiences that our employees bring to work each day. We expect Moody's employees to be accessible and collaborative and, in return, Moody's offers a work environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor and collegiality. Our people and our environment uphold our core values of integrity, insight, intellectual leadership, inclusion and independence.
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities, and Moody's Analytics, which offers leading-edge software, advisory services and research for credit and economic analysis and financial risk management. The Corporation, which reported revenue of $2.3 billion in 2011, employs approximately 6,100 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 28 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.
Security Trading Policy-STP
Candidates receiving an offer to join Moody's Investors Service or Moody's Shared Services will be required to disclose their securities holdings and those of their family members as defined by Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Such holdings will be reviewed by the hiring manager during the offer process to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Moody's Human Resources department shall inform the prospective employee of any potential conflicts and remediation actions required. Any formal offer of employment is contingent upon the Candidate's agreement to comply, in advance of employment, with remediation requirements identified by Moody's.
