Internal Audit Manager (Manila)

If you are an INTERNAL AUDIT professional looking for an opportunity to grow Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Manila Philippines location you will contribute to and lead end-to-end audit projects of financial operational and compliance risks and controls (including SOX) across our global portfolio of business units while obtaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of Copelands business and operational needs to support the growth of the addition you will participate in advising on value-creating opportunities in targeted strategic and operational areas. Your duties and responsibilities will be performed under the general guidance of the Global Internal Audit Director and you will exercise independent judgment and decision-making within the scope of this job. Exemplary leadership and communication abilities attention to detail and strong business acumen are the keys to success in this challenging position.

AS AN INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER YOU WILL:

• Act as a trusted advisor to management providing expert guidance and recommendations on internal control matters risk mitigation strategies and process improvements.

• Assist in leading and delivering the Copeland SOX Program in preparation for SOX compliance.

• Conduct and lead independent objective end-to-end audit projects in parallel across a wide variety of areas including internal controls financial and operational processes and compliance by establishing and timely delivering audit programs audit documentation and work papers findings recommendations and audit reports to support conclusions.

• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency strengthen risk management practices and improve overall governance processes.

• Educate and advise management and process owners on accounting financial and internal control risks requirements and best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential risk and action plans.

• Help define departmental methodologies and deliverables in accordance with professional standards.

• Assist in leading and coaching the Internal Audit team including any co-sourced service providers by fostering a culture of excellence strong ethical integrity continuous improvement and engagement.

• Recruit train and develop direct reports providing guidance on career progression skill development and professional growth opportunities.

• Participate in departmental continuous improvement support the annual risk assessment process and contribute to the determination of the annual audit plan.

COLLABORATION FIRST HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week and with core hours to align with US central time zone (8am to Noon). Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on the business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers. This role must be flexible to work extended hours and/or shifting schedules based on global support needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• BA/BS/BBA Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline
• Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years relevant progressive experience in audit within a global manufacturing environment with at least 2 of those years at a leadership level
• At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting background with experience leading audit teams
• Excellent knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions internal control concepts and frameworks (COSO COBIT) and auditing processes and methodologies with practical experience testing controls
• Experience leading end-to-end (planning to reporting) global audit projects of varying scope and complexity including financial operational and compliance audits
• Superior project management skills with ability to analyze complex data provide recommendations and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to create professional presentations with PowerPoint lead meetings convey complex topics and build strong relationships across the organization
• Positive proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic and customer service focus capable of producing high-quality results across a diverse workload and within strict deadlines either independently or as a team
• Proficient user of Oracle and HFM / Essbase systems
• Fluent in both spoken and written English additional languages are a plus
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time including international travel

PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• MA/MS/MBA/MACC in Accounting Finance or related discipline
• Experienced user of AuditBoard (SoxHub OpsAudit)
• Strong PowerPoint skills