Our client is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in
the world. They have a huge portfolio of leading cruise brands
These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United
Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base
that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences.
Location: Miami
State: Florida
Job Title: Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Manager
Job summary :
Responsible for assisting the Senior Manager / Director – Risk Advisory & Assurance Services in
properly managing the respective department so that (1) audit work fulfils the purposes and
responsibilities established in the department; (2) resources are efficiently and effectively employed;
and (3) audit work conforms to the IIA Framework of Professional Standards.
Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit
Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services
on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology, and compliance risks.
Responsibilities
– To provide input to the development of the annual audit plan for the respective operating
company based on the annual risk assessment that addresses the key areas of
risk/opportunity within the company.
– To manage, supervise and/or perform independent reviews and evaluations of any and all
operations and activities to assess: A) The reliability and integrity of internal controls over
financial reporting, including authorization of transactions and safeguarding of assets. B)
Compliance with policies, laws, and regulations which could have significant impact upon
operations. C) The effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
– To review the adequacy of internal controls surrounding all material incidents of
improprieties or alleged improprieties as requested by the Senior Manager / Director – Risk
Advisory & Assurance Services.
– To assess and monitor (follow-up on) quarterly on management’s progress in implementing
agreed upon opportunities.
– To assist with the annual review of the design of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance
program and validate management’s results related to their assessment of the effectiveness
of internal controls over financial reporting.
– To ensure that the Risk Advisory & Assurance Services methodology and integral quality
standards are adhered to for audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including A)
Development or review of key audit documentation in Pentana. B) Work papers: Ensuring
that working papers are comprehensive, that they appropriately document the level and
extent of audit work performed and provide an adequate audit trail to support the reported
findings. C) Status Reports: Keeping the Senior Manager / Director/ Audit Head aware of
progress on audits and issues arising.
– To establish and maintain effective business relationships with operating management and
to project a positive and pro-active image of Risk Advisory & Assurance Services.
– To perform any other reasonable duties as and when required.
Minimum Education/Major: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting. Master’s
Degree a plus.
Required Certifications: CIA or CPA preferred
Required Years & Area of Professional Experience: 6+ years of work experience in Big Four,
Large/Complex Internal Audit Department, and/or management consulting firm.
-Critical Professional Related Technical/Computer Skills: Confident in communicating effectively and
constructively at all levels and by different means (written, verbal, listening), strong analytical skills,
strong organizational skills, commercial awareness, ability to create financial models within a
spreadsheet application, ability to manage multiple tasks, strong knowledge of accounting and
finance concepts and basic IT concepts, high level of professionalism/independence/confidentiality,
inquisitive/assertive demeanor, consistent and disciplined management style that allows
accomplishment of objectives and the effective management of staff as appropriate.
-Operational Decision Making: Decisions focus on day-to-day activities within the company.
Decisions made at this level help to ensure that daily activities proceed smoothly and therefore help
to move the company toward reaching a strategic goal. They have short term consequences.
Examples: Handling employee conflicts, purchasing materials needed for operations.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your CV to seana@auditinternational.com.
Thank you