Manager Internal Audit

Skills

About the Role

In this role you will plan and execute SOX compliance testing across US operations, manage workpapers, control narratives, and audit findings, identify control deficiencies and remediation, liaise with external auditors, develop and maintain the SOX risk and control matrix, contribute to annual risk assessment and planning, and prepare clear internal audit reports for senior management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive internal or external audit experience, with a strong focus on SOX compliance and financial controls testing.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, or another regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Professional qualification: CPA, CIA, or equivalent (CA, ACCA) are strongly preferred; CISA is a plus.
• Solid understanding of COSO framework, PCAOB standards, IFRS, and US GAAP.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audit engagements independently and communicate findings clearly to varied audiences, including senior management.
• Familiarity with business cloud platforms (e.g., Workday) and audit management and GRC platforms (e.g., Floqast).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and strong project management ability.
• Exposure to LLM-based tools and AI-assisted processes, and interest in how these intersect with audit and risk.
• Self-starter comfortable getting hands-on with building agentic AI solutions using LLM tools to enhance audit processes (e.g., automating control testing, evidence gathering, or RCM maintenance).
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, or digital asset markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end to end SOX internal control testing (Entity level controls, business process controls, and IT controls), including scoping, walkthroughs, test of design, and test of operating effectiveness.
• Manage preparation of workpapers, control narratives, and audit findings documentation in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess their significance, and track remediation with process owners through to closure.
• Liaise with external auditors to coordinate reliance testing and provide timely support for the annual financial statement audit.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the SOX risk and control matrix (RCM), ensuring it remains current as the business evolves.
• Contribute to the annual Internal Audit risk assessment and planning process.
• Prepare clear, concise internal audit reports and executive-level summaries for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Stay current with regulatory developments relevant to US operations, including SEC, CFTC, and NYSE/BLSH listing requirements.