Regional Internal Audit Manager

**About the Internal Audit **Team**

The Internal Audit Department is responsible for evaluating the company’s internal controls, safeguarding company assets as well as identifying opportunities to increase operational efficiency. The IA department is independent of all operations and therefore derives authority from the WSI Audit & Finance Committee. On a day-to-day basis, administrative oversight is provided by the Chief Financial Officer.

**Overview of the role - Internal Audit Manager**

As a member of the Internal Audit/ SOX team, you will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth, end-to-end understanding of the entire company. You will be responsible for evaluating risk and controls across all WSI Global Locations including 11 countries including China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, the EU the Singapore regional headquarters where this position will be based. Financial control work will include United States SOX Compliance. You will work directly with members of management across the organization and provide invaluable control recommendations stemming from cross-functional assessments.

**Key Activities & Responsibilities**
- Under the supervision of the Group's Internal Audit Senior Manager and in line with the Audit Plan, the IA Manager participates in the planning and execution of all the relevant IA activities.
- Proactively participates in the creation and implementation of new audit approaches, methodologies, and techniques.
- Conducts risk assessments of assigned functions/ organization units / legal entities to identify control/ compliance gaps and cost-saving opportunities.
- Oversees SOX Compliance Control Assessments for assigned functions/ organization units/legal entities.
- Proactively participates in the implementation of data analytics and process mining techniques.
- Performs compliance assessment with WSI policies and procedures.
- Deliver findings and manage open audit issues through resolution.
- Scope and perform internal audit projects and p rovide recommendations to minimize financial, operational and compliance risks.

**Qualifications**
- 3-5 years experience in scoping, documenting, and reporting on internal audits and control testing - GITC and financial controls. Experience includes overseeing SOX cycle assessments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Able to prioritize effectively and communicate delays timely.
- Skilled written and verbal communicator. Documents clear, accurate, and detailed reports, work papers, and process flows. Easily conveys complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience in external/Internal audit; prior Big 4 or similarly large public accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
- Experience utilizing a GRC platform (SOXHUB / AuditBoard preferred)
- Working knowledge of GAAP, COSO, COBIT, PCAOB, and IIA Standards.
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CIA, CISA preferred.
- SQL, ACL, or other data mining software skills are strongly preferred.

**We believe in People First**

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

**Your Journey in Continued Learning**
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops and learning programs
- Speaker Series

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.

Today, we are a USD 5 billion company, with a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

The Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have 140 associates over functions such as corporate social responsibility, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance.

The South East Asia team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family