Internal Audit Director, Strategy & Professional Practices

As a key member of the Internal Audit team at Mars, Incorporated, the Internal Audit Director, Strategy & Professional Practices is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive audit strategy to assess the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and internal control processes. This individual will be an influential leader who will be responsible for developing and implementing the professional practices and standards of the Internal Audit Department.To be successful in this role, candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience, including 5 years of Internal Audit experience. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required; an MBA and/or CPA is preferred. A deep knowledge of internal audit principles, professional auditing practices, and risk management techniques is essential. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.We are looking for a passionate and collaborative individual who can bring fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence to our Internal Audit Department. If you are looking for an opportunity to dive into an exciting and diverse role and have a passion for delivering high-quality results, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive audit strategy to assess the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and internal control processes.
2. Develop and implement the professional practices and standards of the Internal Audit Department.
3. Monitor the organization’s compliance with internal audit principles, professional auditing practices, and risk management techniques.
4. Utilize excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services.
5. Bring fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence to the Internal Audit Department.
6. Provide guidance and support to the Internal Audit team.
7. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.
9. Prepare and present audit reports and recommendations to management.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Internal Audit Director, Strategy & Professional Practices in Newark, NJ, USA is $129,838 to $164,823 per year.

Mars Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary (headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with US headquarters in Hackettstown and Newark, New Jersey), Petcare (Zaventem, Belgium; Poncitlán and Jalisco, Mexico; Querétaro, Mexico), Food (Rancho Dominguez, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland), the company's life sciences division.