Senior Manager - Internal Audit, Professional Practices

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Job Details

The Internal Audit Professional Practices, Senior Manager reports to the Director of Internal Audit. There will be significant exposure to senior management throughout the organization The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and work in a complex, dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced environment. The person in this role works collaboratively and independently to ensure engagement quality and consistency across operational, financial, regulatory, and/or technology areas across the Company. Collaborate and lead projects with team members in various locations. The incumbent must be available for extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Audit Leadership in preparing the annual risk assessment and developing the Internal Audit plan.

• With Senior Audit Leadership, develop the annual resource allocation plan, including project economics, budgets, and resource requirements.

• Design and update audit methodologies, frameworks, and tools to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements and through interaction with Senior Audit Leadership.

• Prepare and/or perform advanced review of work products for submission to the Senior Audit Leadership.

• Manage the Quality Assessment and Improvement Program (QAIP) for various audit activities and conducts regular reviews of audit processes and deliverables to ensure consistency and compliance with internal standards and relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements.

• Motivate, train and coach team members.

• Stay current on relevant business risks (e.g., current events, audit trends, emerging risks, etc.) and determine where appropriate to apply to engagements.

• Monitor and evaluate team performance to ensure audit objectives are met. Provide feedback and support to enhance team effectiveness.

• Manage audit technology, software, and tools to support audit execution and reporting, ensuring technology is effectively utilized. As needed, work closely with Senior Audit Leadership to implement and enhance GRC tools, serving as a key Internal Audit representative in discussions related to technology capabilities, data quality, and audit processes.

• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time, with potential opportunities for international travel.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• Ten (10) years minimum applicable audit experience, obtained from either internal audit or public accounting and including people management experience.

• Project management experience would be a plus.

• An active professional certification in at least one area (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CMA, etc.) is expected.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of Auditing Standards.

• Comfortable with leading-edge risk assessment methodologies.

• Extensive knowledge and experience of audit practices, risk assessment, audit methodology, and professional practices; the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards with strong knowledge and working experience with change management and operational effectiveness.

• Proven track record in project management and coordination/integration efforts across multiple teams.

• Ability to add value by participating in strategic meetings with Cencora Business Executives and Senior Audit Leaders.

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skill with the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions.

• Strategic partner to the Director of Internal Audit (ability to think both strategically and tactically depending on the audit project)

• Strong leadership skills.

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation