Job: Vice President-Audit

Jobing Description

This position is responsible for providing leadership and vision to the Corporate Audit Function.
This function will promote high quality controls, financial reports and information systems and
lead audit teams in managing the company s auditing and loss prevention policies, systems, and practices. The position is also responsible for the following, but not limited to:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop and implement a comprehensive audit program for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company s system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
* Recommend and implement innovative strategies for, and modifications to, loss prevention plans and operations.
* Maintain Audit procedural manuals for all locations, to include regular updates on current audit topics and an annual review to ensure consistent and timely policy administration.
* Monitor location transaction activities to identify potential revenue losses.
* Lead day-to-day operations of the corporate audit function in setting the direction and
objectives for the organization to ensure compliance with all company policies and
processes.
* Ensure audit teams conduct thorough and independent audits focused on evaluation
of internal control design and effectiveness, accuracy and completeness of revenue records.
* Interact with executive, business unit and operating company management to ensure that
their audit and business-risk management needs are met in a cost-effective manner.
* Coordinate Audit activities with those of the external resources to ensure proper audit
coverage, elimination of duplication of effort, and improvement in the efficiency and
effectiveness of audit activities.
* Routinely assess potential impact on operations as well as new legislation, regulations, and technology that will impact loss prevention activities.
* Train and develop staff.
* Communicate with Executives and Senior Management on implementation of various audit policies, processes, and systems.
* Document internal audit performances; benchmark company against industry standards; identify key audit performance indicators, and develop shop service level agreements.
* Monitor and audit delivery of all transactions and services consistent with Company policy and guidelines.
* Design and implement process controls and implement process improvements and best practices for department.
* Measure performance to motivate and drive accountability.
* Develop and implement site awareness programs addressing theft, safety and revenue control.
* Monitor location compliance with company policies and procedures on theft prevention, safety and revenue control.
* Assess risks around key internal controls over audit and revenue reporting and performing audit program steps to ensure audit objectives are met.
* Plan, lead, execute internal audit control testing and develop conclusions and recommendations on a timely basis.
* Focus on ongoing operations to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal controls, and the efficiency/adequacy of business processes.
* Work closely with management at all levels in developing audit findings and recommendations regarding business process optimization, profit improvement, internal control and compliance.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

* 7 +years solid risk management and/or loss prevention experience, preferably in the hospitality, parking, or retail industry.
* BA or BS degree required, graduate degree preferred.
* Strong financial aptitude and solid understanding of business fundamentals.
* Excellent writing skills; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to conceptualize and think strategically; strong influencing and relationship skills; and a detail orientation.
* Advanced technical (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and presentation skills.
* Strong analytical skills with experience in presenting business cases / ROI and presenting data effectively .