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Client is a global (re)insurer with over $3 billion in capital, writing a worldwide portfolio of insurance and reinsurance products.

Overview :

The Audit Manager (this is an individual contributor role) will primarily be responsible for :

• undertaking a range of internal audit activities (from initial planning through to audit report) as part of the overall delivery of the Annual Internal Audit Plan, which includes SOX walkthroughs and testing.
• performs regulatory, operational, and financial reviews to evaluate whether controls and processes are in compliance with policies, procedures and legislation and provides recommendations to strengthen the controls and processes where appropriate.

Responsibilities :

• Lead, oversee, and / or assist in audits and reviews of key business processes and systems under development using the COSO methodology, as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.
• Present issues and recommendations to operating management, including the drafting of Audit Findings and / or Reports.
• Plan and execute the review and audit of the internal control environment within the Company to enable the management attestation required by section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley.
• Maintain effective relationships with external auditors, business units and corporate management to enhance the audit process.
• Providing ongoing support to all operating departments towards ensuring that all processes and procedures have considered the use of best practice in determining the application of strong internal controls.
• Assist in high level business risk assessment to determine the nature, timing and extent of risk based audit procedures.
• Assisting with audit issue tracking and follow-up;
• Effectively monitors own performance to ensure plans, schedules, and budgets are met, as well as to appropriately use Company resources.
• Supervise audit staff / consultants on engagements as required.
• Lead special projects from time to time as deemed necessary by Audit and Management.

Experience / Qualifications :

• 5 - 12 years of audit related experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ), Certified Internal Auditor ( CIA ), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter ( CPCU ) a plus.
• Preferred experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and COSO
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and effectively monitor own performance.
• A team player who will encourage the open exchange of ideas
• Ability to work independently within a multicultural organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective working knowledge of IT including Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Experience with Audit Workpaper software a plus
• Knowledge of audit data extraction and analysis (or interest to develop knowledge) preferred.

Our client is a leading independent office technology dealer servicing the New York City metro area (NYC, Westchester, New Jersey and Long Island).

They are a locally recognized distributor of Copier (Canon, Kyocera, and Konica Minolta) and high-end Production Equipment.

Print Services, Business Phone Services, Mailing Solutions and Office Water Solutions, plus Equipment Leasing, Service and Managed Services Company).

Positions are available in NYC, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland Counties and New Jersey (North & Central). Reporting into the Sales Manager you will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops new business by identifying and qualifying potential accounts; initiating, developing, and closing sales
• Explaining document management solutions and IT service capabilities
• Expands sales in existing accounts by introducing new products and services; developing new applications.
• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities;

recommending profit and service improvements.

• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Contributes information to market strategy by monitoring competitive products and reactions from accounts.
• Train and motivate dealer sales force.

MAIN REQUIRMENTS :

• Heavy cold calling experience.
• Excellent communication skills