Manager, Audit, Risk and Control (Remote)

Brief Description

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Manager, Audit, Risk and Control (ARC) will be responsible for contributing to the effectiveness and continuous improvement of holistic risk management through three functional areas: Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management. This department provides insight and assurance to both management and the Audit Committee of Jazz.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain an understanding of the business across all levels with the potential to rotate into other roles in the business.

Essential Functions

The ARC Manager will be involved in holistic risk management, with a focus on significantly contributing to the planning, execution and management of Internal Audit assignments across the company. Responsibilities will include:

Managing the Jazz Internal Audit framework and program including but not limited to strategy, methodology, and executing audits

Promoting the brand of Internal Audit through quality audit work and relationship building with Finance and other departments across Jazz

Managing team members and projects

Identifying key risks that require audit focus and contributing to the development of the audit plan

Delivering a portfolio of risk based audits on time and within budget through effective management of both internal and external resources

Keeping the Internal Audit team, auditees and management up to date during the audit process through effective communication

Guiding management on devising practical and measurable remediation plans for audit observations

Preparing and driving the issuance of high quality audit reports in a timely manner

Incorporate components of agile auditing to ensure scope, attributes, and deliverables are fit for purpose

Collaborating with external auditors where necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Internal Audit experience either in an advisory capacity or as part of an Internal Audit department

Finance and accounting experience is a distinct advantage

Act in a professional manner at all times including observing the confidential nature of Internal Audit's work

Excellent oral and written report writing skills essential

Ability to manage and work effectively on multiple projects at one time

Flexibility to changes in the audit schedule

Must be competent with Microsoft Excel and additional data analytics experience is desirable

Must have excellent written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively at all levels up to and including the executive level

A clear understanding of Sarbanes Oxley 404 (SOX) and associated testing experience strongly preferred

Proficient and knowledgeable in evaluating and testing internal controls and also in applying and executing a risk based audit approach

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

Bachelor Degree or Graduate of a third level business, finance or accounting discipline

Qualified accountant (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred

At least 3 years of Internal Audit experience

Must have visa/passport requirements to travel to EU and US

Description of Physical Demands

International travel may be required, mainly EU and U.S. Candidates can expect approximately 2 - 8 trips per year.