Internal Audit Manager (Finance)

About Us
Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with strong SOX-404 internal control experience who will be an SME (subject matter expert) on SOX-404 program implementation, control testing, and deficiency remediation. This is a hybrid role, we work in office 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

Responsibilities:

• Participate with management and the Internal Audit team to assist in developing a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits, including audit planning, execution, identifying and defining issues and recommendations, and reporting.
• Perform annual enterprise risk assessments and document risks and mitigations.
• Understand and evaluate the key components of risk within the business and ensure that these areas are reviewed and tested through the delivery of support, advisory, and assurance services.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with management so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
• Drive and implement departmental initiatives both internally and in Company operations.
• Provide quality and value-added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Demonstrates and applies strong project management skills, teamwork, and responsibility with internal audit team members, external auditors and audit clients.
• Understands and adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Communicate periodically with key stakeholders to understand progress on management action plans.
• Assist with the periodic monitoring of management control self-assessments.
• Support Internal Audit leadership with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Participate in ad hoc finance and operational requests (e.g., audits, investigations, diligence, etc.) with corporate & regional management teams.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit team in the continued buildout of current data analytics/visualization and RPA tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Sarbanes-Oxley 404 - Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, financial and operational audits.
• Highly refined analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
• Comfortable driving change and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of relationship development and management with executive stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills that demonstrate logical and analytical thought processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills; continuously advocates for the use of technology and data.
• Robust people management skills with experience leading audit teams with a strong focus on execution and team development.
• Data analytic skills.
• Good understanding of IT controls and integrated audits.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, MBA, or other advanced degree.
• Professional certification is strongly preferred (i.e., CPA, CIA, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP, US GAAS, IAS, and IIA standards.
• Experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm (ideally Risk/IA practice) or combined experience with a large, complex multi-national company (ideally manufacturing, distribution, retail).

About the Team
Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value:

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.