U.S. / Americas Audit Manager

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Job Description:

The Audit Manager is responsible for monitoring and assessing the risk environment for the South and North America Regions.  Performing risk assessments and evaluating business/operational processes to identify process improvement/cost-out opportunities and mitigate risks at a district, region, and business unit level.  The Audit Manager develops presentations for senior and executive leadership that socializes pervasive trends and Internal Audit's assessment of control environment design/effectiveness.  This position supervises Senior Staff Auditors.

Major tasks. Responsibilities, and key accountabilities

• Execute specified segments of a project; understand objectives, identify resources, meet set timelines, communicate results, and present deliverables for the identified segment.
• Determine objectives and risks of processes that support a business strategy using the Business Process Review methodology; create a process map and identify critical success factors; use data/metrics to measure the risk within the process and the impact of controls on the process opportunities; evaluate effectiveness of controls.
• Create sophisticated data collection plans; identify sources of data (operational, financial, industry, etc.); gather, analyze and manipulate data; review data for trends and exceptions and draw sound conclusions; use statistical data tools to graphically display and analyze results; review and create cost/benefit analysis and financial/data models with limited oversite.
• Effectively communicate project scope, strategy, status and results to executive level management.

Nature and scope 

• Reports to Audit Director
• Has three direct reports (Senior Auditor level)

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies

To be successful in this role, the Audit Manager should possess the following skills:

• Must be able to analyze complex data and identify key issues and risks facing the organization.
• Data Analysis/Visualization/Security: Must be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data.  This includes proficiency in using tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, and data visualization software to communicate in a clear and concise manner. In addition, understand the necessity of data security best practices to ensure sensitive data is kept confidential and secure.
• Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with management, staff, and other stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Leadership skills: Must be able to lead and manage the internal audit team, as well as work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
• Project management skills: Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities and ensure audits are completed on time and within budget.
• Attention to detail: Be able to review and adjust completed audit explanations to ensure exceptions are accurate and concise.

Education required  

• Education and Certification: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required for this role.  A professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferred.

Language

• Bi-Lingual (English and Spanish) required.

Environmental job requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel 25% of the time (International / Domestic).

Employee Type:

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.