Internal Audit Manager (FinOps)

Internal Audit Manager FinOps (Financial Operations)

The Internal Audit Manager FinOps is responsible for leading audits and risk assessments focused on the organization's financial operations, including procurement, billing, revenue recognition, treasury, general accounting, and financial systems. This role ensures that financial processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The position involves planning, executing, and reporting on financial audits, and advising on enhancements to internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities :

Financial Audit Planning and Execution :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan covering financial operations including accounts payable / receivable, procurement, treasury, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Conduct audits on financial transactions, controls, reconciliations, and account processes to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness.

Review processes for revenue recognition, cost allocation, budget monitoring, and expenditure controls.

Assess internal financial systems and ERP configurations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) for compliance and control effectiveness.

Risk and Controls Evaluation :

Identify and assess financial and operational risks across processes and functions such as procure-to-pay (P2P), order-to-cash (O2C), and record-to-report (R2R).

Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to financial transactions, approvals, and reporting.

Recommend improvements and assist in implementing remediation to strengthen financial control environments.

Compliance and Financial Governance :

Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and financial reporting standards (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS).

Assess compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and external audit requirements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement in governance frameworks and control structures.

Reporting and Communication :

Deliver high-quality audit reports that clearly outline findings, root causes, associated risks, and actionable recommendations.

Present audit results and risk insights to senior leadership, Finance teams, and the Audit Committee, where appropriate.

Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.

Collaboration and Advisory :

Partner with Finance, Procurement, Tax, Compliance, and IT teams to understand and evaluate end-to-end financial processes.

Act as an advisor on risk and control implications of business changes, such as system implementations, policy revisions, or outsourcing arrangements.

Provide insights on trends and emerging risks in financial operations and help develop best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification required; additional credentials such as CFE, CISA, or CRMA are advantageous.

57 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, financial controls, or external audit, including experience in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of financial operations, accounting principles, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX).

Experience with ERP systems and financial tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).

Proficiency with data analysis and audit tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Excel, Power BI).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage audits, lead teams, and engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

High ethical standards, strong business acumen, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.