Audit Manager
Operations
Dublin, Ireland
Responsibilities
• Develop detailed test plans for key segments of audits by developing understanding of audit area and analyzing available data and information.
• Conduct audit fieldwork using appropriate auditing methods, leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance testing and efficiency.
• Draft audit issues based on fieldwork, supporting evidence, and risk-based implications, incorporating insights derived from data and AI-assisted analysis where appropriate.
• Translate complex findings into clear narratives and facilitate stakeholder discussions that drive understanding, alignment, and action.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Apply critical thinking to assess outputs from data analytics and AI tools, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business context.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of auditing, accounting, business operations, company products, and the use of modern tools through self-study and continuing education.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field AND demonstrated work experience in audit or a combination of auditing and other experience that includes audit or another relevant field including privacy, sales and supply chain, control and compliance, or controllership.
Additional/Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications including CIA, CPA, Chartered Accountant, or CISA.
- Specialized audit skills or industry experience such as fraud, privacy, business operations, online services, finance
- Foundational understanding of AI concepts and business applications, with the ability to leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot-type assistants) to improve productivity and insights.
- Proficient communication and influence skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into compelling narratives, craft impactful messages for executive audiences, and facilitate thoughtful discussions with curiosity to deepen understanding, drive alignment, and enable informed decision-making.
This role requires domestic and international travel, for 1-3 week periods, up to 30% total.
Internal Audit IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Ireland is € 60,300.00 - € 102,600.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/ireland-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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