Internal Audit Manager

About our group:

At Seagate we value diversity and inclusion. We promote teamwork, efficiency, and innovation. Internal Audit's mission is to provide insight and independent, objective, value driven assurance and advisory services to Seagate's global operations. Reporting to the Audit and Finance Committee, we focus on identifying and managing risks, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, ensuring compliance with policies, laws and regulations and providing guidance to improve processes and operations.

About the role - you will:

You will be responsible for completing internal audit activities consistent with the standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). You'll be a collaborative, experienced professional who will lead meaningful assurance and advisory projects, develop your technical and business knowledge, and contribute to high-impact work across the organization. You will have an important role in branding Internal Audit and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply COSO control principles in identifying areas of risk in audit engagements.
• Planning, assigning and supervising the daily activity and work of other auditors.
• Manage a team in the design and execution of operational, financial, and compliance audits to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment, compliance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Teach, train and coach staff, as necessary.
• Use AI to improve processes and efficiency.
• Design, develop and provide input to IA policies, procedures and work programs.
• Ability to perform review of audit evidence to ensure it supports audit findings.
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports, highlighting areas of risk, employing the key elements of good audit findings, and communicating results to key stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to improve business processes, providing realistic, effective and efficient business solutions.
• Ability to balance diplomacy with assertiveness and negotiate effectively without damaging relationships.
• Ensure that audits and advisory projects are complete on time and on budget.
• Assist Audit Director in identifying areas for inclusion in the audit universe.
• Assist Audit Director in the risk assessment process, identifying areas for audit.
• Assist, where necessary, in testing the effectiveness of the Company's key controls for SOX and work with management to ensure remediation is adequately implemented for deficiencies identified.
• Provide input into the identification and implementation of best practices.
• Keep abreast of emerging accounting, auditing and risk issues.
• Be a role model for company values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.
• Interact with Company management and key personnel to build/maintain ongoing business relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills.

About you:

• Values integrity, quality, innovation, diversity and inclusion.
• Curious listener and keen learner, confident and humble.
• Collaborative and adaptable able to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Take ownership and follow through on your commitments.
• Bring integrity to everything you do, acting with honesty, courage, and professionalism.
• Analyze issues, identify root causes, and suggest effective solutions.
• Global outlook, open to learning and willing to travel as needed.

Your experience includes:

• 5+ years experience in internal audit or in public accounting (Big 4 a plus).
• 3+ years experience in managing staff/teams.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification in audit and/or accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in AI and Microsoft Office applications experience with audit software is a plus.

Location:

Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W3
Travel: None