Manager, Internal Audit

THE ROLE:

The Manager Internal Audit - Americas will assist with overseeing the execution of and development of work plans related to various internal audits including Anti-Corruption reviews Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA) and other compliance financial and operational role will also manage internal audit resources developing and coaching individuals on projects to ensure that objectives are consistently met and reaffirm the value of the internal audit function as a critical business partner.

We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions health dental vision investment savings plan and additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Reporting to the Director Internal Audit Americas will support in the preparation and execution of the annual audit plan.
• Lead and assist on various projects across the Americas region (US Canada and Latin America) and Enterprise that encompass areas of Sarbanes Oxley compliance operational financial and specialized audits.
  • Review of Sarbanes Oxley site controls include assessment of control design testing operating effectiveness of key controls thorough completion and/or review of all work-paper testing and test plans and recommending control improvements where applicable.
  • Financial audits will include review and testing of key Balance Sheet accounts financialreportingand other special projects.
  • Operational audits include the evaluation of business process and procedures identification of operational improvement areas and recommendations of best practice and standardization.
  • Other Compliance reviews include an assessment of Anti-Corruption practices in accordance with Corporate policies and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Develop and present quality audit reports with actionable and effective recommendations consistent with current operating practices. Subsequently evaluate the quality of actions proposed by management.
• Manage coach and develop extended team (indirect reports) - establishing clear expectations that audits are conducted timely with maximum quality and professionalism.
• Be a valued business partner to Xylems business teams across the organization.
• Participation in Xylems Watermark volunteer activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in finance Economics or Accounting is required; a Masters of Business Administration or Masters degree in an audit/compliance discipline would be considered a plus.
• At least one professional designation (CPA CIA CFE) or other equivalent designation is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of audit experience with an internationally recognized accounting firm and/or a large manufacturing enterprise is required with in-depth understanding of auditing Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Strong English communication skills including written and spoken is required. The ability to speak a second language (Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Attention to detail strong multi-project management and business partnership skills are necessary.
• Previous team and project management experience is also required; experience managing at least one direct report is beneficial.
• Workiva experience is a plus.
• 15% to 25% travel (sometimes international/overnight) is required for this position.
• Note: This is a position with high visibility that offers the potential ability to relocate in the future. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is highly motivated to grow his/her career within Xylems Operational Finance teams or at the Regional level.

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