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Learn the potential roles of internal audit in the
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Compare your FCPA compliance audit program with
leading internal audit and compliance practices
Clint McPherson is a founding member of Protiviti and a Managing
Director in Protiviti’s Dallas/Ft. Worth office, where he serves as
co-leader of Protiviti’s local internal audit practice and as leader
of Protiviti’s Sarbanes-Oxley practice for the south region.
Clint is also part of Protiviti’s internal quality assessment team
responsible for coordinating internal audit practice peer reviews
for other offices within the firm. Clint has over 18 years of
combined internal audit and risk management experience, including
annual risk assessment and audit planning, business process,
operations, and information technology assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley
compliance programs, and executive management/board level
communications. Clint received his undergraduate degree from
the University of Oklahoma and currently holds the CIA, CISA, PMP,
and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.
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This meeting is being held at
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ESSILOR OF AMERICA, INC. |
Essilor is the global leading manufacturer of optical lenses and the market leader in progressive, high-index and anti-reflective coated lenses. A pioneer in the development and production of ophthalmic lenses, Essilor employs more than 9,000 people throughout North America. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, DEFINITY®Thin&Lite®, and other Essilor brand names. Essilor Laboratories of America (ELOA) is the largest, and most trusted, optical lab network in the U.S. and offers a wide choice of services and lens brands, including Essilor premium lenses, to eye care professionals across the nation. Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, S.A., a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).
| Title: | Senior Internal Auditor | Status: | Full-Time permanent |
| Dept.: | Finance | Location: | Dallas, TX |
| Reports To: | Internal Audit Director | Hours: | 8:30 to 5:30 |
POSITION PURPOSE:
Perform internal audit and consulting engagements within a $1.6B
foreign-owned manufacturer and distributor of eyeglass lenses. The
successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of accounting
and auditing as well as experience in creating audit programs and
performing internal audit engagements independently. Demonstrated
ability to develop testing criteria based on audit objective; to
consider business impact in the evaluation of test results; formulate
practical recommendations is required. Must be able to work
independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to departmental efforts individually or as part of a team, in either a lead or support role.
- Perform audit, consulting and acquisition due diligence engagements.
- Assist with the LSF self-evaluation program for the North American zone (French SOX).
- Create or execute audit programs and tests to address specific business functions and situations.
- Apply internal audit methodology to evaluate financial and procedural controls in a variety of business environments.
- Develop solutions, with operations personnel, to address internal control and operating deficiencies.
- Communicate audit findings and prepare audit reports.
- Participate, as part of a team, in Company-wide or Finance department projects or initiatives.
- Perform special projects as needed.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with a course of study in Accounting or Auditing.
- Three to seven years internal audit or public accounting experience required.
- Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CMA) or MBA are pluses.
- Comfortable in an integrated audit environment, incorporating financial, operational and IS procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and operational procedures in a growing, dynamic organization.
- Ability to quickly develop conclusions from vast but incomplete data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing and distribution operations.
- Knowledge of financial due diligence procedures relative to acquisitions of small companies.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley or control self-assessment procedures,
- Familiarity with IFRS, foreign company exposure and international auditing experience are pluses.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite of applications.
- Knowledge of Oracle, MS Access and Monarch are desirable.
- Conversational ability in Spanish within a business setting is also a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 40%.
Please e-mail resumes and contact information to Kendra Peters Ross at: kpeters-ross@essilorusa.com.
JCPenney is one of America’s leading retailers with revenues close to $20 billion and 155,000 associates. Our customers can shop with us in over 1,000 stores located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and through jcp.com, one of the most popular general merchandise Web sites on the Internet. The company is executing its strategic plan to be the growth leader in the retail industry.
JCPenney is seeking an Audit Manager responsible for planning; executing and managing audits and investigations related to fraud to ensure the ethics and integrity of JCPenney are upheld.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Directing and conducting special investigations related to ethics based on allegations, ethics hotline tips or as indicated through standard audits in the following circumstances: suspected misappropriation of Company funds or property, falsification of Company financial records, non-adherence to regulatory requirements, or other action by associates or outsiders that could be detrimental to the Company.
- Performing on-going monitoring and continuing to improve, enhance or develop new methods to extract potential data anomalies.
- Communicating summary audit or special investigation results to Senior Management and alerting management to unusual or high-risk situations requiring immediate action.
- Continually building fraud awareness through Company communication vehicles, training or coaching.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Legal, Loss Prevention, HR and other respective areas to ensure proper coordination and communications of investigative issues including best practices, findings and results.
- Staying abreast of current industry practices and emerging issues with industry experts with and continually seeking ways to enhance Company processes.
- Identifying and recommending new and/or improved audit techniques and processes to expand and enhance Internal Audit Department effectiveness and fraud identification and mitigation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required with concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred, Masters Degree a plus with 5+ years experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations and internal auditing. CPA or CFE certification required. Knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures, communication skills both written and verbal, strong analytical skills with sound independent decision making ability are required for success.
*This position will require approximately 10-15% travel.
Qualified and interested candidates can apply online at www.jcpenneycareers.com or send their resume to Ashley Weaver at amill105@jcpenney.com.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (2/17/09)
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. We manufacture, market and distribute more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, ready to drink teas, mixers and other premium beverages across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Our diverse portfolio includes Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Peñafiel, Squirt, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Rose’s, Yoo-hoo and other consumer favorites.
Senior Corporate Auditor
Purpose
The Senior Corporate Auditor will execute corporate audit assignments and assist with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance throughout the company. Assist in providing recommendations that improve internal controls, add value and/or create greater efficiencies with respect to operations and financial reporting. Work with key audit resources to complete assigned projects on schedule. There will be some exposure to senior management throughout the organization
Accountabilities
- Assist the Manager of Corporate Audit in performing company-wide annual risk assessments and preparation and execution of the annual audit plans
- Responsible for executing complex audits; assist in the performance of critical project management duties including the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills
- Execution of assignments related to operational auditing, financial auditing, and SOX compliance
- Maintain corporate audit independence and objectivity in all assignments while developing and maintaining effective and value-adding business partnerships
- Assist in the developing and executing of corporate audit procedures, schedules, priorities and programs for achieving audit objectives and goals
- Preparing audit reports using sound writing skills
- Participate in special assignments as deemed necessary by the Manager of Corporate Audit and management
- Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed to by management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly
- Ensure that all agreed recommendations are subsequently implemented;
- Stay abreast of best practices and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the company
Pre-Requisites
Experience:
- Three or more years of accounting and auditing experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience, with a minimum of two years of public accounting experience is required
- Experienced with SOX and risk assessment methodologies;
- Information systems audit experience a plus
Education:
- Bachelor or Masters degree with an emphasis in accounting, information systems or finance.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, MBA, and/or MS Finance preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrated team skills
- Demonstrates initiative and drives for results
- Takes accountability for scope of control
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action;
- Project management experience strongly desired;
- Ability to influence business partners and key stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organization and documentation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in all types of environments from manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
- Willing to travel to locations throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada (approx. 40%);
Manager, IT Audit
Purpose
Ensure that IT internal controls are operating effectively within the Company and that the Company is in compliance with best practice and regulatory compliance requirements. Assist in changing IT environment and be able to functionally perform IT testing while also having the appropriate knowledge base to interpret financial and operational risk inherent in the current environment.
Accountabilities
- Assist with the development of the risk/control profile of the IT organization and help develop the annual IT audit plan
- Plan and direct the timely execution of audits of information systems risks and controls, including SOX and other compliance initiatives
- Act as Liaison for external auditor IT testing and projects
- Participate in system development and implementation projects, including third party application software to ensure appropriate controls are implemented during the development and implementation process
- Oversee major components of audits and may lead audit of diverse business units, or performs components of audits
- Perform risk assessments by analyzing business activities and potential
exposures and the materiality of loss.
Design and perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting auditee processes and procedures - Carry out any special IT audit and consulting projects as requested
- Ensure accurate and timely identification and reporting of audit issues, issue resolution and delivery of high quality audit services
- Design and execute internal control testing for standardized operations of moderate complexity with more than one component
- Plan, perform and lead audit tasks of high-level difficulty, demonstrating the degree of audit experience needed to effectively supervise the work of other auditors
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the broader context and implications of the various types of risks affecting the business (e.g., financial, compliance, reputation, etc.)
- Effectively identify and understand changes in a higher complexity risk environment, and adapts the audit testing as appropriate
- Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignment and job responsibility.
- Draft audit reports, memorandums or other presentations to communicate results and recommendations from reviews
- Travel to locations throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada as applicable (estimated 30%)
Pre-Requisites
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in business, accounting, computer science and/or other appropriate academic major
- CISA certification required, CPA or CIA preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
- Big 4 public accounting/auditing experience is required
- Experience assisting in development of IT audit risk assessment and audit plan
- Experience with system implementations, working with various technologies and system infrastructures
- SAP and UNIX experience preferred
- Strong technical understanding of IT systems development and processes
- Strong understanding of CoBIT and SAP systems a plus
- Strong background in process and controls and understanding of the operating business environment from a controls and compliance perspective
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills to successfully develop relationships among various groups, such as IT management, corporate management and external auditors
- Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated team skills, initiative and drive for results
- Takes accountability, ability to influence business partners and key stakeholders
- Project management experience a plus
- Excellent organization and documentation skills and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
To apply to either position, please send resumes to:
Rhonda.Merchant@dpsg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
United Surgical Partners International (2/4/09)
Headquartered in Addison, Texas, United Surgical Partners International (“USPI”) is a leader in the ambulatory surgery center and short–stay surgical hospital industry. Many of our 160+ domestic facilities are jointly owned with not-for-profit healthcare systems. We also operate facilities in London, England. USPI was founded in February 1998, went public in 2001 and was taken private again in April 2007.
USPI is currently seeking an INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER, with the following qualifications:- Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance
- Professional designation/certification (CPA or CIA) required. MBA or CISA a plus.
- Six plus years work experience in public accounting, internal auditing or combination, with at least three years experience managing audit teams
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and financial controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls assessment and testing experience
- Information technology auditing and/or Oracle experience a plus
- Project management exposure
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build, coach & mentor a high-performing audit team
- Excellent oral & written communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with various levels of management
- Strong work ethic, analytical thinking and organization skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, detail oriented environment
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) & general systems aptitude
- Ability to travel overnight during the week, almost entirely within the US (approximately 25-35%)
Responsibilities and Expectations
The following description is intended to reflect the major responsibilities of the job, but does not describe the minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.
- Observe, document and evaluate actual operating procedures. Identify existing or potential inefficiencies and internal control weaknesses
- Conduct or oversee all aspects of audits
at surgical facilities and the Home Office, including duties such as:
- Selecting samples and performing detailed test work
- Developing and reviewing work papers and documentation of audit findings
- Developing and reviewing appropriate recommendations for solution or improvement of any problems or control deficiencies uncovered
- Clearly communicating results of audit findings and recommendations for improvement to management through concise and high quality audit reports
- Monitor implementation status of audit recommendations agreed upon by auditee management
- Maintain and update audit programs & recommendation repository to insure they are current and relevant
- Assist in the development and review of continuous auditing procedures and fraud identification procedures
- Summarize internal control testing for Sarbanes-Oxley purposes and coordinate efforts with external auditors
- Assist in the preparation of reports and communications for senior management and the Audit Committee
- Assist in the development of an enterprise risk assessment and the creation of the annual audit plan and schedule
- Act as Internal Audit representative on various cross-organizational projects
- Perform special audits or projects as assigned
- Train & supervise audit staff, reviewing their audit work papers and results
- Perform normal HR functions for staff including providing input for staff development and training needs.
- Foster and promote a positive work environment enable staff development, morale and advancement within the department and corporation.
For consideration, please send your resume to
smosley@uspi.com
or fax it to 972-692-8099
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