Senior Internal Controls Assurance Manager - North America

00015 Store Support CenterLE_301 Hibbett Retail, Inc.

SUMMARY

The Senior Internal Controls Assurance Manager plays a key role in executing JD Sports Fashion’s internal controls program in North America by applying sound auditing standards and professional judgement to the design and testing of primary internal controls. Assists in planning and executing the annual testing plan in association with the Internal Controls Assurance Strategy.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design testing procedures to evaluate the design, implementation, and operation of controls.
• Plan and execute testing in line with the Internal Controls Assurance Strategy.
• Perform testing of primary internal control activities. Apply professional judgment to test results in order to assess significance.
• Organize periodic walk-throughs of significant business processes that support the internal control environment of the consolidated company with the respective process owners.
• Assist in the validation of key system reports.
• Prepare workpapers in line with department methodology.
• Analyze data and business processes for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• Respond to review comments and support the JD Group Head of Internal Controls with the reporting of deficiencies to process and control owners.
• Make recommendations to support the remediation of any deficient controls.
• Support the tracking and reporting of control deficiencies including the analysis of deficiencies to identify impact on financial statements and disclosure in the annual report.
• Serve as key point of contact with external auditors on information requested in conjunction with the integrated audit.
• Participate in internal control projects and other special projects.
• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered, or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in internal controls and/or accounting.
• CPA and/or CIA license (U.S.), or equivalent.
• Public accounting and/or retail experience preferred.
• Experience with large ERP systems preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• An unwavering commitment to ethics and personal responsibility.
• Confident and comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization plus outside consultants and service providers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.

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