Our client is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies inthe world. They have a huge portfolio of leading cruise brands These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the UnitedKingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer basethat is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. Location: MiamiState: FloridaJob Title: Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Manager Job summary :Responsible for assisting the Senior Manager / Director – Risk Advisory & Assurance Services inproperly managing the respective department so that (1) audit work fulfils the purposes andresponsibilities 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 AuditCommittee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance serviceson 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 operatingcompany based on the annual risk assessment that addresses the key areas ofrisk/opportunity within the company.– To manage, supervise and/or perform independent reviews and evaluations of any and alloperations and activities to assess: A) The reliability and integrity of internal controls overfinancial reporting, including authorization of transactions and safeguarding of assets. B)Compliance with policies, laws, and regulations which could have significant impact uponoperations. C) The effectiveness and efficiency of operations.– To review the adequacy of internal controls surrounding all material incidents ofimproprieties or alleged improprieties as requested by the Senior Manager / Director – RiskAdvisory & Assurance Services.– To assess and monitor (follow-up on) quarterly on management’s progress in implementingagreed upon opportunities.– To assist with the annual review of the design of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 complianceprogram and validate management’s results related to their assessment of the effectivenessof internal controls over financial reporting.– To ensure that the Risk Advisory & Assurance Services methodology and integral qualitystandards are adhered to for audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including A)Development or review of key audit documentation in Pentana. B) Work papers: Ensuringthat working papers are comprehensive, that they appropriately document the level andextent of audit work performed and provide an adequate audit trail to support the reportedfindings. C) Status Reports: Keeping the Senior Manager / Director/ Audit Head aware ofprogress on audits and issues arising.– To establish and maintain effective business relationships with operating management andto 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’sDegree 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 andconstructively at all levels and by different means (written, verbal, listening), strong analytical skills,strong organizational skills, commercial awareness, ability to create financial models within aspreadsheet application, ability to manage multiple tasks, strong knowledge of accounting andfinance concepts and basic IT concepts, high level of professionalism/independence/confidentiality,inquisitive/assertive demeanor, consistent and disciplined management style that allowsaccomplishment 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 helpto 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
