Audit Manager

Job Purpose

The Audit Manager is responsible for independently leading and delivering complex, high-risk and strategic internal audit engagements that provide assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the organization.

Reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, the Audit Manager serves as the department's technical lead, ensuring audit activities are performed in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (IIA), departmental methodology and best practices.

The role is accountable for managing assigned audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up, while contributing to audit strategy, quality improvement, stakeholder engagement and the continuous development of the Internal Audit Function. the Audit Manager provides technical guidance and coaching to audit team members and acts as the Director's delegate when required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Engagement Leadership

Lead assigned audit engagements from initiation through final reporting, including:

• Developing risk-based audit planning documents.
• Preparing detailed audit programs.
• Performing risk and control assessments.
• Executing audit fieldwork.
• Reviewing evidence and documenting conclusions.
• Identifying root causes of control weaknesses.
• Developing practical and value-adding recommendations.
• Conducting closing meetings with management.
• Issuing high-quality audit reports.
• Performing follow-up reviews until agreed actions are implemented.

2. Strategic & High-Risk Audits

Lead assurance activities relating to:

• Financial processes
• Corporate governance
• Enterprise-wide processes
• Strategic initiatives
• Capital investment projects
• Digital transformation
• Cybersecurity governance
• ESG and sustainability
• Fraud investigations and special assignments
• Executive management requests
• Audit Committee requests

3. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

Support the Director by:

• Participating in the annual enterprise risk assessment.
• Recommending audit priorities.
• Identifying emerging risks.
• Contributing to the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Monitoring changes in the business environment that may require audit plan adjustments.

4. Technical Leadership

Serve as the department's technical lead by:

• Promoting compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of audit methodologies.
• Developing audit templates and guidance.
• Maintaining consistency in audit documentation.
• Advising audit team members on complex technical matters.
• Sharing best practices and lessons learned.

5. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Support the Director in maintaining a high-quality Internal Audit function through:

• Contributing to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Performing quality reviews of assigned audit files where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency.
• Supporting innovation, automation and data analytics initiatives.
• Benchmarking against leading internal audit practices.

6. Stakeholder Management

Build trusted relationships with management by:

• Leading audit discussions professionally and objectively.
• Communicating audit results clearly.
• Providing practical, risk-based advice.
• Maintaining independence while supporting business improvement.
• Promoting a positive assurance culture across the organization.

7. Reporting

Prepare and present:

• Audit reports.
• Executive summaries.
• Follow-up reports.
• Root cause analyses.
• Emerging risk assessments.
• Audit progress updates.
• KPI reports relating to assigned engagements.

8. Acting Responsibilities

When delegated by the Director:

• Represent the Internal Audit Function in meetings with business unites.
• Coordinate audit activities.
• Support Audit Committee reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and co-sourcing partners.
• Support departmental planning and operational activities.

Key Accountabilities

The Audit Manager is accountable for:

• Successful delivery of assigned audits.
• Audit quality and compliance with professional standards.
• Timely issuance of audit reports.
• Identification of meaningful business risks.
• Practical and sustainable recommendations.
• Effective stakeholder engagement.
• Continuous improvement of audit practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

Decision-Making Authority

The Audit Manager has authority to:

• Plan and execute assigned audits.
• Access information required to perform audit activities.
• Engage with management throughout the audit process.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls.
• Escalate significant risks to the Director.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Board Audit Committee (through the Director)
• Chief Executive Officer (through the Director)
• Executive Management (through the Director)
• Functional Heads
• Process Owners
• Internal Audit Team
• Risk & Compliance Team

External

• External Auditors
• Co-sourcing Partners
• Consultants
• Regulators (when required)

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Engineering

Experience

• 6–10 years of Internal Audit experience.
• Experience within a listed company, manufacturing, energy, industrial or Big Four environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Experience engaging with senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing, governance and internal control frameworks.

Technical Competencies

• Risk Based Internal Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Internal Control Frameworks
• Financial & Operational Auditing
• Enterprise Risk Management principles
• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Excel
• TeamMate+ or similar Audit Management Systems
• Report Writing
• Root Cause Analysis

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

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