Dir, Internal Audit (Finance)
Summary:
VIAVI Solutions empowers network operators, equipment manufacturers, enterprises, government, aerospace, and railways with intuitive instruments, intelligence, and insights. We also help protect the world's banknotes, enable 3D sensing for consumer electronics and automotive applications, and enhance the colors you see with our light management expertise and optical coatings.Duties & Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Director of Internal Audit to join our team! Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. You will also lead the strategy, development, and program execution of our global Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley function. A thorough understanding of accounting principles, audit methodologies and industry regulations is essential. Key aspects of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Identifying and assessing potential risks to VIAVI's objectives, both financial and operational.
Developing audit plans outlining the scope, objectives, and methodologies for audits, ensuring alignment with VIAVI's goals.
Ensure the Internal Audit Team are performing detailed SOX testing of controls, processes, and transactions, and maintaining comprehensive documentation of audit procedures and results to ensure efficient and effective coverage of VIAVI's financial controls and to enhance leverage of support required from VIAVI's external auditors.
Verifying compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and VIAVI's policies, adjusting procedures as needed to ensure adherence.
Actively participating in and supporting fraud risk assessments and implementing measures to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
Providing ongoing recommendations for improving internal controls and operational efficiency based on audit findings.
Effectively communicating and/or presenting audit results and recommendations to VIAVI leadership, Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Lead and inspire an impactful team with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, utilizing your collaborative management style with a willingness to dig into details to support VIAVI's objectives.
Monitoring and ensuring the timely implementation of corrective actions and improvements identified during audits.
Conducting training sessions or awareness programs to educate VIAVI employees on compliance and control measures.
Staying updated on industry best practices, emerging risks, and regulatory changes to continuously enhance the VIAVI audit function.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, external auditors (PWC), and other stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting and/or MBA in Accounting or Finance
Professional accounting and/or audit qualification (CPA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CMA, Chartered Accountant) preferred.
Extensive experience of relevant external and or internal audit with leadership experience leading an internal audit function at a global publicly traded company, either directly or through the outsourced advisory function of a Big 4 firm.
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory valuation, and cost accounting.
Strong time management and organizational skills, detail orientated with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness.
Proactive work ethic, with a demonstrated track record of excelling under pressure while maintaining an accountable, collaborative and positive environment.
Ability to develop and mentor a team to work collectively towards objectives and timely meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills.
Effective communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills including bridging communication between Finance, Operations, and Information Technology functions.
Strong ability to drive continuous improvement of processes to eliminate manual controls.
Experience with major ERP (SAP or Oracle), Oracle strongly preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations and related auditing procedures.
Experience with MS Office, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, and SAP Analytics or ACL a plus.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
