Kronos - Manager - Internal Audit - Finance Shared Services

Manager Finance Shared Services

Corporate Overview :

Kronos is the global leader in workforce management solutions that enable organizations to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. Tens of thousands of organizations in 100 countries - including more than half the Fortune 1000- - use Kronos time and attendance, scheduling, absence management, HR and payroll, hiring, and labor analytics applications. Kronos customers include enterprises large and small across diverse industries worldwide including retail, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, public sector, services, and distribution.

Kronos is a privately held company and was founded in 1977. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Kronos employs more than 4500 - people worldwide.

- Kronos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities :

Newly created position to support the exceptional company growth in India and APAC region; this is a high visibility position in the company's largest international operation. Reporting directly to U.S.-based Internal Audit Director, the incumbent will be expected to represent the Internal Audit function and manage the delivery of audit and value added consulting services to our operations in India and partly the APAC region.

- In addition to core Internal audit responsibility, the incumbent will be expected to directly support and/or project manage work by service providers in connection with Statutory Financial Audit and compliance with Internal Control regulations both locally and for Kronos U.S. operations.

- The incumbent will work closely with Finance and Business leaders in Noida, Bangalore and U.S. to support improvements in efficiency and control of business processes with particularly focus on our shared service environments.

Functional Duties :

- Assists / develops audit plans and schedules aligned with the risk profile of our India and APAC operations.

- Performs reviews with senior management around the globe to identify risks cross-functionally for Kronos India and APAC operations.

- Assesses the adequacy of manual and systemic controls with specific focus our Noida based operations.

- Supports the External Auditors and external service providers in completing audit and/or consulting projects; serves as main point of contact and project management to ensure projects are completed timely and scope of work is properly supported and adhered to.

- Manages and/or conduct test procedures, compiles audit findings, documents and communicates remediation plans and completes workpapers as needed for Financial, Operational and Compliance Audits, including Companies Act of 2013 and "SOX-404". Documents and updates process and control documentation.

- Completes special projects as needed (e.g. fraud investigations, major initiatives project management support, etc.)

- Builds long-term relationships with senior management team in Noida and U.S. to better understand the Company's culture and management directives and demonstrates a commitment to continually improve the perception of the Internal Audit function throughout the company.

Qualifications/Ideal Experience :

- At least 12 years of professional experience, 5-7 years of Internal Audit experience in large companies or consultancies, preferably inclusive of technology, manufacturing or Professional Services sectors.

- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory / management level experience. Background in Big4 accounting / consulting firms is a strong plus.

- Possession of professional certification (e.g., CA, CMA, CISA, CIA and/or CPA) is required.

- Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or related field is required.

Proven experience with the integrated audit approach and ICFR implementation and evaluation.

- Specific knowledge of internal controls in shared service environments and multinational office operations considered as strong plus.

- Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley implementation as well as fundamentals of COSO, COBit and financial statement assertions and other regulatory requirements

- Experience in collaborating with all levels of an organization's management team. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation abilities. Fully developed written and verbal communication skills are required.

- Demonstrates ability to monitor and develop strategies and procedures in compliance with IIA standards and drives audit efficiency.

- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with different project teams

- Demonstrates analytical & decision-making skills, self-discipline and good time management

- Confident, professional, positive & realistic attitude.

- Demonstrates creativity & intuitive thinking.

- Work toward obtaining continuing education and maintaining professional certifications in good standing.

- Proficiency in utilizing common office applications (MS Office, video conferencing, etc.) is required

- Willing to travel internationally (up to 20%) & work overtime as needed