Gerente de Auditoría Interna

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Manager for Latin America is responsible for leading and managing the function to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.This role involves planning, executing and reporting on internal audits (including internal controls), as well as providing recommendation to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

This position reports to the Senior Director of internal audit.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and executing audit projects that cover various aspects of Apotex LATAM and Signa operations, such as financial reporting, risk management, governance, internal controls and compliance.
• Coordinate with the audit team, the management, and the external auditors to define the scope, objectives and methodology of each audit.
• Supervise the audit team’s work, review their findings and recommendations and prepare audit reports and presentations.
• Responsabile for ensuring tha the audit function follows the relevant standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the audit work, and implement improvements and best practices.
• Ensure that the audit function complies with the professional and ethical requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and other regulatory bodies.
• Provide training and guidance to the audit staff and foster a culture o continuous learning and development.
• Responsible for communicatin and building relationships with vaiors stakeholders, both within and outside the organization.
• Liase with the management and the audit committee to report on the audit results, issues, and actions.
• Assist with the preparation of Audit Committee and othe Executive level reports.
• Communicate with the external auditors, regulators, and other parties to coordinate and share information.
• Manage any conflicts or disagreements that may arise during the audit process, and seek to resolve them in a constructive and professional manner.
• Responsible for identifying and managing the risks and opportunities that affect the audit
• Conduct regular risk assessments and update the audit plan accordingly.
• Monitor the changes and trends in the businesenvironment, the industry, and the accounting standards, and adapt the audit approach and techniques accoirdingly.
• Innovate and leverage new technologies and tools to enhance the audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for leading and managing the audit team and function.
• Set the vision, mission, and goals of the audit function and align them with the organization’s strategy and values.
• Allocate the resourcesm budget, and staff fot the audit staff, and motivate the to achieve excellence.
• Collaborate with other managers and departments to support the organization’s objectives and initiatives.

This position will be based out of Apotex LATAM in Mexico and may require 25% travel, including to international locations.

Job Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certificacion such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA are strongly preferred.
    
    
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  • Famialirity with relevant frameworks (eg COSO, COBIT, ISO)
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate important data.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration and manage and develop variable resources.
  • Ability to motivate, influence and direct diverse teams and communicate with senior stakeholders
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills
  • English Proficiency.
    
    
• Experience:
  • 8 – 11 years of Audit, consulting, advisory or related client service experience. Preferably at a big 4 consulting firm.
  • Strong risk management and internal audit experience including; planning and executy audits, assessing control, managing enterprise control frameworks and prioritizing risks.
  • Excellente written and verbal communication skills.