Internal Audit Manager

About the Role The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of Dentsu's Global Internal Audit strategy by executing risk-based audits that provide independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls. The Internal Audit Manager partners with business and functional leaders across the organisation to evaluate key risks, assess business processes and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls, improve operational effectiveness and support sustainable business growth. The person in this role typically has responsibility for audits across a region and / or group functions. What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance and strategic processes in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan.
• Plan and execute audit engagements by performing risk assessments, defining audit scope, conducting walkthroughs, evaluating controls and documenting audit procedures.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve business processes.
• Prepare clear, concise and high-quality audit reports that communicate key observations, root causes, risks and agreed management actions.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management, monitor remediation plans and validate the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Lead meetings with management to discuss key audit issues and resolve differing opinions in audit ratings, achieving appropriate outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Technology, HR, Procurement and other business functions to build trusted relationships while maintaining audit independence.
• Support enterprise risk assessments, investigations, advisory reviews and other special projects, as required, providing independent insight on governance, risk and control matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function by enhancing audit methodologies, promoting the use of AI, data analytics and staying informed of emerging business, technology and regulatory risks.
• Leads, motivates and manages staff from both within the team and through external consultants in order to achieve department objectives, including resourcing and people development.
• Coach and support junior team members, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.
• Directly manages 2-3 senior auditors in NYC.
• Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time; those outside a commutable range may be designated as remote depending on role and business needs. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline; CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory or Assurance within a multinational organisation or a leading professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of risk-based internal auditing, technology audits, governance, enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks, with experience leading end-to-end audit engagements.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP etc.
• Exposure to AI driven auditing/ data analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar technologies is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence through constructive challenge, sound professional judgement and a collaborative approach.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic global environment.
• Additional languages skills such as Spanish or Portuguese are a plus. Nice to Have
• Additional language skills such as Spanish or Portuguese are a plus. Compensation & Benefits
• The annual base salary range for this position is $113,000 - $182,000 USD.
• Placement within the salary range is based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law.
• This position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.