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Company: Black & Veatch Corporation 

Req ID: 106616 

Job Title: Audit Manager 

Location: KCP 

Department: BVCOR AUDIT 

Full time/Part time: Full-Time 

Recruiter: Nicole Kisling 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch Corporate Internal Audit is seeking an Audit Manager to support the execution of audit engagements as well as consulting activities. The Audit group has a unique opportunity to explore/learn various markets/regions across the globe, as well as a firsthand perspective as the company evolves our business into a dynamic, client-centric organization. This role will get to experience working in a fun environment and having a work-life balance while helping our businesses solve their critical needs. Engagements can address processes in any area of the company (operating businesses and corporate services) and include all types of processes (business operations, projects, finance, ethics and compliance, information systems).   #LI-NK1 #LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

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Responsible for supporting or leading the execution of audit engagements.  Supports or leads the development of audit objectives and scope.  Conducts activities to obtain a detailed understanding of the processes to be audited including objectives, risks and controls.  Recommends auditing procedures and supports or leads the development of the audit test plan.  Conducts audit test work according to the audit test plan, accepted standards, workflow and schedule requirements.  Test work could include interviews, data analytics, process mapping, walkthroughs or conducting surveys.   Supports or leads the development and rating of audit findings based on completed audit test work.  Organizes and documents workpapers.   Supports or leads audit stakeholder communications, workshops and audit finding discussions.  Prepares the draft report detailing scope, approach, results, findings and recommendations.  Assists the Senior audit manager in preparing for audit stakeholder report discussions.  Follows up on the resolution of audit actions items and appraises the adequacy of the actions taken prior to closing.  Responsible for leading moderately complex audits and special projects, process improvement efforts or ongoing administrative projects.  Recognized as a subject matter expert by the business having strong technical knowledge. May assist with knowledge transfer and training for staff, as assigned.  As a manager, provides direction to an assigned individual or group.  Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development. Aligns individual professional's goals with that of department, division and corporation.  Evaluates professional's training needs to prepare for staff growth and development.  May provide direction or oversee third party auditors supporting the audit and reviews work for sufficiency of scope, completeness, and accuracy.  Supervises work of others. Supports the hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates.   Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.   Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.  Minimum Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree (preferably with business or technical emphasis) or equivalent experience.  Master Business Administration (MBA) or MS in Accounting,  Typically, 7+ years related experience.  

 

Preferred Qualifications Qualified candidates should have strong project management and communication skills, a sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage its risks and opportunities, and passion to support an internal audit practice that is second to none. The group operates in a professional, disciplined, productive and structured manner to ensure that the Audit Committee and management are provided with the highest level of service possible. 

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate:  

Strong project management skills.  Ability to interact comfortably with senior level management.  Ability to build strong relationships with audit clients.  Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.  Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.  Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.  Strong influencing and negotiation skills.  Familiarity with major business processes  Developing team members and others  Passion to help improve operations continuously.  Sound judgment and ability to act independently.  Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid work schedule, typical office environment. Regular keyboarding, overtime and limited travel. Competencies CollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageDirects workInstills trustInterpersonal savvyOrganizational savvyCustomer focusDecision qualitySalary Plan FIN: FinanceJob Grade 005

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

 

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