Senior Internal Audit Manager - Lumen

The Role

The Senior Internal Audit Manager will research, plan, and conduct multiple, concurrent audit and advisory projects to assess the existence and effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial and/or operational processes and controls.

Internal Audit’s mission at Lumen is to support the Audit Committee and management through objective risk-based assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of Lumen. As part of the audit team, you will have the unique opportunity to understand different business process areas across a global technology company. You will engage with varying layers of leadership and use data and analytics to evaluate day-to-day business processes and translate risks to big picture issues that directly impact the business and Lumen’s customers.

Location

This is a fully-remote position based in the United States. Lumen will ship and provide all equipment necessary for the role.

The Main Responsibilities

• Manages multiple audit teams daily, including work paper review, to ensure effective and efficient audit results. Assists audit staff in the performance of complex audit areas. Demonstrates and applies strong project management skills.
• Participates in risk assessment activities; implements the audit strategy and annual audit plan for assigned financial and operational audit topics.
• Performs and leads team members in audit planning activities, including data identification and analysis; develops and implements audit objectives and procedures that are risk-based.
• Communicates with business process owners and documents risk, controls, and processes of audit areas.
• Manages audit schedule and tracks against budgeted hours.
• Communicates with internal audit leadership regarding testing status, audit issues and deadlines.
• Prepares audit reports based on testing completed and risks identified. Presents audit reports to process owners and business leadership.
• Follows up with business partners to ensure that agreed-upon action plans have been implemented.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with the business areas, including understanding changes to business processes and procedures and discusses impacts to the control environment.
• Works in a team environment to achieve department objectives. Maintains sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of the Internal Audit Charter.
• Coaches audit team members and provides feedback. 

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other business discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk consulting and/or industry accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and working in teams performing financial or operational audits or consulting projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment, with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with business partners.
• The position requires multi-tasking, problem solving, prioritizing and excellent communication skills to successfully meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated an aptitude for critical thinking in complex situations.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience with audit software such as HighBond.

Preferred

• Large accounting firm or industry experience with large company
• CPA, CISA, and/or CIA certification

Compensation