Internal Audit Manager

Hanami International have been selected by CRH as the exclusive recruiters of an Internal Audit Manager, based in the US in one of the following locations - Georgia, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Connecticut, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio or Utah. 


The Company:
CRH is a leading global diversified building materials Group. Employing nearly 80,000 people in over 3,000 locations worldwide, it is Ireland’s largest indigenous company. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 index, the EURO STOXX 50 index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The Team:
CRH's Global Internal Audit team comprises 65 auditors incorporating key skills in finance, internal controls, SOX, IT, data analytics and business consulting. Their ambition is to be a world-class internal audit function, supporting the business' objective of being the leading building products company in the world.  

The Role: Internal Audit Manager
Joining the European Internal Audit team, the purpose of the Internal Audit Manager role is to ensure audit assignments are successful, run smoothly and result in minimizing risk and exposure for CRH following CRH methodology. Reporting to the VP of Audit USA, the Internal Audit Manager leads the audit team on assignment and manages team members’ performance to deliver on short and long-term objectives by creating an engaged team, a work environment that promotes trust and mutual respect and maximizing team members’ potential.
  
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Group Internal Auditors and Internal Audit Assistant Managers to ensure the successful execution of current and future organizational goals
• Deliver and manage assigned elements of the function’s agenda to ensure objectives are achieved within the required timeframes
• Deliver / actively participate in projects in order to achieve defined project objectives
• Manage the delivery of support, advisory and assurance services to the business to ensure the development of a robust control framework across all aspects of the organisation
• Support and provide assurance on the roll out of technical standards, relevant legislative requirements, internal policies and guidance to ensure compliance is achieved across all aspects of the organisation
• Leverage technology to optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of the function
• Manage on-going relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand pending / on-going developments across the business
• Facilitate training sessions as required to support the understanding of SOX requirements and to embed the roll out of internal control developments and initiatives across the business
• Utilise and develop Data Analytics (DA) techniques for audit testing

  
Management Responsibilities and Core Competencies:

• Management – Attracts, selects and develops the best talent to meet current and future business needs, with solid coaching and delegation skills
• Leadership – Delivers the Internal Audit plan - providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Project Management – Has the ability to prioritise relevant tasks and network and influence multiple stakeholders, both in and out of audit
• Results-Orientated - Consistently delivers - achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Stakeholder Management - Engages with and actively builds and manages enduring relationships, both internal and external
• Business Acumen – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward, whilst driving innovation and collaboration. Looks for the right balance between accepting workable solutions and pushing for better alternatives
• Self­-Improvement – Looks inwardly for development areas and keeps abreast of external trends in both IA and industry
• Initiative – Researches and develops innovative ideas to drive the department forward and present new solutions
• Integrity - Holds others accountable for making sound decisions that comply with policies and standards. Anticipates big and small picture risks and is willing and able to make tough decisions and move them forward, even if they are unpopular
• Communication - Strong communicator, with good interpersonal skills
• Ambition – Desire to progress and develop into other roles within the Group either in IA, or in the Group.

  
Education, Skills and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA, Dutch RA and / or CIA, etc.) with significant post qualification experience
• Significant audit/accounting/business experience either in a public accounting firm or other Finance/Internal Audit function (at management/leadership equivalent level, or above)
• Experience of managing, developing and mentoring a diverse high performing team.
• Working knowledge of risk, governance and internal controls requirements/ good practice
• Relevant experience of utilising and developing Data Analytics techniques for audit testing.
• Experience in the (building products, materials, distribution and / or manufacturing) sectors would be helpful, not essential.