(USA) Senior Manager, Audit
Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Audit leads the development and execution of comprehensive audit plans to mitigate organizational risks and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This role manages global audit projects, collaborates with leadership and stakeholders, drives continuous improvements in audit processes through data analysis and innovative methodologies, and mentors audit teams to foster a high-performance environment while delivering clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.
The Internal Audit team delivers independent assurance and advisory support for Walmart’s Health & Wellness and Real Estate sectors. They safeguard assets, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations while providing insights to improve processes, reduce risks, and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of global audit plans to mitigate organizational risks and support business objectives.
- Oversee audit teams by assigning duties, mentoring, and conducting performance evaluations to foster a high-performing environment.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to define audit scope, objectives, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements through rigorous audit testing and validation.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying automation opportunities and sharing best practices across global audit teams.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with internal standards.
- Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and professional development within the audit function.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in audit management, including planning, execution, and risk mitigation across global operations.
- Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong expertise in internal auditing, control validation, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively present audit findings and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability in driving process improvements and leveraging data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Commitment to upholding integrity, ethics, and company policies while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field and 4 years’ experience in internal/external audit, management information systems, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in these areas.
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in information technology, financial analysis, or a relevant area.
- Master’s Degree in business or a related field.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: Annual salary range of $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and potential stock awards.
- Health Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Financial Benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plans, and company-paid life insurance.
- PTO & Leave: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave, meeting or exceeding applicable paid sick leave laws.
- Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and the Live Better U education benefit program.