IT Audit Manager (North Jersey)

Salary commensurate with experience

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Vice President, Internal Audit

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. SOX 404 Testing (IT)

• Provide oversight of the Sarbanes-Oxley Program (IT)
• Assist in the completion of Sarbanes-Oxley independent testing of financial controls
• Coordinate, participate and document walkthroughs of major Company IT processes
• Coordinate, plan and complete testing of internal controls
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Process Owners
• Identify all significant control weaknesses.
• Draft and present findings and recommendations to Internal Audit management and audit clients.
• Make suggestions for improvements to internal controls and control environment.

2. IT Auditing

• Provide management oversight of scheduled audits, IT pre-implementations and/or special projects
• Quickly learn new business processes, company operations and activities and determine areas of greatest risk.
• Acquire an understanding of corporate policies and procedures and the functional business disciplines being reviewed to ensure that audit procedures are appropriate, timely, and effective.
• Responsible for determining scope and areas to be reviewed based on risk analysis.
• Develop in-depth understanding of risks and controls related to assigned audit areas.
• Perform reviews utilizing established guidelines to analyze the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with corporate procedures.
• Perform audit test procedures and identify and communicate issues on a timely basis.
• Prepare and/or review detailed audit documentation and working papers for assigned areas in accordance with internal audit policies, standards and guidelines.
• Prepare and/or review detailed written observation memos and audit reports that include value-add audit recommendations
• Develop positive working relationships and alignment with audit clients during the planning, execution and reporting phases of the audit
• Share knowledge and seek assistance appropriately.
• Prepare and communicate status of audit work with Vice President and engagement team members relative to milestones, open issues, and interactions with the internal clients.

Experience / Knowledge

• Bachelors degree
• Professional designation completed or in progress (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, PMP)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong knowledge of audit methodology and techniques
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials a plus
• Prior External and / or Internal Audit experience
• Ability to travel domestically (~20%)
• Strong English language – verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish language a plus – verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with initiative, minimal supervision and meet prescribed deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Media experience a plus

Skills & Capabilities

• Be a highly effective communicator with the ability to interact with Internal Audit stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop their internal and external networks and be highly effective at creating lasting relationships with their team members, peers and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by being attuned to Univision’s strategy, business environment and emerging trends and issues.
• Be able to effectively leverage technology to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Be a leader who will have the ability to build consensus and articulate a persuasive point of view.
• Be nimble and agile, with the ability to audit strategic initiatives and change programs.
• Be risk aware and have an intimate understanding of risk management practices within the organization, our industry and profession.
• Be client service delivery focused and an innovative, critical thinker with the ability to provide pragmatic solutions to complex business problems.
• Be technically proficient and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Be fraud aware, with the ability to build effective fraud detection procedures into audit projects and to collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive anti fraud programs for the organization.
• Be innately curious with the drive and work ethic to probe and “to ask the next question” (professional skepticism)

Contact a Stan Hamlet Associate: 212-685-4884