Senior Internal AuditorPhilippines, Home Office Internal Audit is an independent and objective assurance and business advisory organization designed to provide assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, add value to senior management and improve INFINERA’s operations. It helps INFINERA to accomplish its business objectives by bringing a top down, risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes. The position reports to the Director of Operations Audit and will be located in the Philippines with remote work setup, except when travel is required.The Internal Audit organization reports directly into the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the CFO.Objective As a Senior International Auditor, you will undertake organizationally strategic and complex audits in a challenging environment, and provide significant input to the design and delivery of ongoing quality initiatives. In addition, you may be involved in special assignments including ERM risk assessments, investigations and process improvement.You will represent the Internal Audit Department in accomplishing its mission of providing value-add to INFINERA, creating partnerships with all levels of management and establishing a high level of integrity within the Corporate Governance framework.ResponsibilitiesConduct financial audits, operational audits, compliance audits, special request audits, process reviews and quarterly follow-up audits.Develop individual audit plans and planning documentation specific to engagement needs. Execute all phases of internal audit engagements, including coordination with functional management personnel, and outsourced audit personnel.Support the ERM program by conducting and documenting risk assessment interviews and assist in quarterly updates to the programSupport and execute steps in investigations as assigned.Recognize different culture and business practices in various locations and partner with the business process owners to recommended optimal business solutions to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.Take a leading role in the development of new/amended audit processes, specific innovative ways of working and new ideas for reviewing risk and control issues.Provide support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, including technical knowledge support and managing testing of controls.Develop strong relationships with internal peers to ensure effective utilization of resource across the audit teams and to develop an understanding of world-wide/regional issues.Recognize different culture and business practices in various geographies and partner with the business process owners to recommended optimal business solutions to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.Maintain and improve technical abilities and general business awareness by keeping abreast of leading entertainment, e-commerce, and general business practice, as well as Internal Audit standards and procedures.Requirements/QualificationsBachelors Degree in Accounting or other Business oriented curriculum;Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Audit (CIA) designation, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) preferred;Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS;Working Knowledge of IT systems and controls;Strong business acumen and understanding of functional linkages. Ability to interact and/or manage cross-functional teams (Operations/Finance) to assist in the creation of integrated system requirements and provide finance and accounting with control expertise;Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills; polished professional; communicates with impact to senior management;Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), SAP skills and AuditBoard familiarity a plus;Must be willing to render flexible working schedule depending on the need of audit engagements.Must be willing to travel within Europe, Asia and North/South America locations.Work Experience5-7 years of total experience preferably within a large commercial/publicly traded organization or within a BIG 4 firm in risk management, external/internal audit, Finance, Accounting or equivalent. Familiarity with Enterprise Risk Management programs is a plus.Experience interacting with senior management; proven ability in building strong relationships across organizations Internally. Leadership qualities, ability to work independently and capable of identifying and resolving issues. Behaviours/ CompetenciesAbility to work efficiently with minimal oversight/direction as well as be part of multiple project teamsPossess high ethical standards, level of commitment and ability to cope with complexity and changeAbility to adapt quickly, be effective in new situations, and be comfortable in a multi-tasking environment;Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth, fun environmentExperience of working with people from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating respect for and understanding of cultural differences;Ability to effectively manage teams and outsourced contractors;Self-motivated individual and ability to operate independently;Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills; solutions oriented individualAble to communicate in a clear and concise mannerExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishPossesses passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results; action oriented;Is a team player, build relationships across organizations;Views challenges as opportunities; tenacious and focused;#LI-GA1#LI-RemoteInfinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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