Manager- Internal Audit, Professional Practices

Cencora's Internal Audit Group is seeking an experienced audit professional to join our team. The Internal Audit, Professional Practices Manager will have a unique view of Cencora, its businesses, and the supporting technology, with a lens into all aspects of the internal audit process. In addition, you will have the opportunity to build close working relationships with audit leaders and key executives.

Responsibilities

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

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

• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs for internal audit staff to enhance their skills and knowledge and monitor training metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit function and assess functional needs from QA/QC results, industry best practices, emerging approaches and develop solutions.

• Risk Assessment: Manage the risk assessment process to ensure that audit plans are focused on key risk areas and aligned to business priorities.

• Team Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate team performance to ensure audit objectives are met. Provide feedback and support to enhance team effectiveness. With Internal Audit Leadership, develop the annual resource allocation plan, including project economics, budgets and resource requirements.

• Enabling Technology Management: Manage and optimize audit software and tools to support the audit function. Ensure technology is effectively utilized to enhance audit processes. As needed, work closely with Internal Audit Leadership to implement GRC tools to support Internal Audit processes, acting as a key IA representative for discussions regarding technologies, data quality, and processes.

• Moderate travel expected, approximately 10% with an opportunity for international travel.

• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Education and Work Experience

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

• An active professional certification related to auditing is required. Strong preference for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential. Advanced degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal audit, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

• Compliance/Quality Assurance experience is strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• 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.

• Strong leadership and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and thrive in a team environment.

• Possess a high energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment that strives to exceed expectations.

• Ability to implement processes resulting in high quality and compliant audit practices.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in audit software and tools. Experience working with ERP systems and using PC-based spreadsheet and/or data analytic software (ACL, Alteryx, or Power Bi) is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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 https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

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 hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned