Internal Audit Manager (m/f/d)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with management to design and develop processes to manage risks and provide tactical oversight across the control environment.  This includes defining internal control implementation strategies, providing expertise in risk management, implementing policies and procedures, and developing various tools/guidance/frameworks to be utilized by the business to drive controls and compliance.
• Work closely with the Director of the 2nd Line Team to oversee and guide the responsibilities of the group-level compliance teams (Electrical, Industrial, GFSS) to provide for alignment and standardization of compliance activities across the organization.
• Serve as a project team member on Sector and Corporate driven finance transformation projects, build collaboration with key stakeholders, and ensure that objectives and milestones are met.
• Support the integration efforts of recent acquisitions to ensure appropriate internal controls and adherence to Eaton policies and processes.
• Lead projects to implement internal control improvements and drive process efficiencies / effectiveness, including: SAP process workflow and configuration, internal control automation, RPA techniques, LOR automation, etc.
• Partner with control owners on the remediation of audit gaps (i.e., Internal Audit, EY) to ensure issues are closed timely and corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and deliver internal control and compliance training over key controls and processes.
• Assist with the deployment of Corporate and Sector policies throughout the business.
• Support the development and execution of a data analytics auditing program and the creation of tools to enhance continuous monitoring capabilities across the company

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, finance policy and internal control standards.

Position Criteria:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Financial auditing background & understanding of internal control theory preferred
• SAP experience an advantage
• Strong understanding of business processes (INV, OTC, PTP, RTR)
• Proven project management skills
• Flexibility to anticipate and react to changes
• Desktop Analytics (Excel skills are a necessity)
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to identify strategic approaches to ensure proactive solutions
• Experience within a global manufacturing plant environment an advantage
• Understanding of Eaton financial systems and standards preferred
• Multi-cultural awareness and experience beneficial

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Professional Presence
• Eaton’s Professional and Ethical Standards
• Leveraging Resources
• Team Player
• Diplomatically participate with global functional team