Internal Audit Manager at Mars in USA-Illinois-Chicago

Internal Audit Manager

Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago · Hybrid

Job Description:

The Internal Audit Manager will report to the Internal Audit Director - Americas. You will participate and/or lead operational, strategic, and financial audits and consulting projects. You will be responsible in the delivery of the Americas Internal Audit annual plan. In this role, you will be the point of contact and knowledge partner for Americas Service & Finance (“S&F”) stakeholders to further drive governance and the risk agenda. You will work closely with the other Internal Audit Managers to execute audits and will keep the Audit Senior Manager informed of progress and issues as necessary. As a trusted advisor, you will partner with stakeholders to provide meaningful process improvements while maintaining objectivity and integrity.

What will be your key responsibilities?
Perform audit procedures, including developing criteria, reviewing, and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conduct walkthroughs and testing and prepare workpapers.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Communicate the results of audit and/or projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to senior management.
• Follow-up on the remediation status of the agreed management actions.
• Support and/or lead regional or global Internal Audit Initiatives that could focus on governance and control improvement or IA foundational improvements.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training, and share information gained with co-workers.
• Represent Internal Audit in Financial Controller communities or other relevant communities to share best practices.

What are we looking for?
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting or a similar field and preferably possession or working towards a CPA, CIA, or CFE certificate.
• At least 6-8 years in External or Internal Audit, “Big 4” or FMCG experience preferred. Alternatively, at least 6-8 years in Mars with background in S&F.
• Experience in Fraud & Investigations is preferred.
• Data Analytics and AI experience is preferred.
• Experience auditing consumer packaged goods or other manufacturing companies is desirable.
• Experience working with a global audit function is desirable.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a succinct fashion.
• Good at standing alone to defend audit observations.
• Effective business writing skills
• Effective project management skills, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence and ability to effectively work in a professional team setting.
• Strong at building relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in influencing without authority.
• Additional language skills are highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

What can you expect from Mars?

· Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

· Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

· Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

· An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00