About Shanghai American School (SAS |
Title: Internal Control & Systems Manager
SCALE:TBD
Contract days: 210
PRIMARY DUTIES/POSITION SUMMARY:
The Internal Control & Systems Manager will be responsible for implementing, directing and overseeing the compliance programs. Conducts ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations. Work with outside internal auditors on audit program. Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of operational and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation. Assesses the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets. Compiles reports providing recommendations for improvements.. Recommends and/or provide employee training and modifications to procedures as needed. Serves as liaison for outsourced internal auditors. The Internal Control & Systems Manager is also responsible for leading the development of appropriate systems where necessary.
SUPERVISED, EVALUATED BY AND REPORTS TO:
The Superintendent
QUALIFICATIONS:? Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting , business administration or its equivalent; MBA preferred
? Experience: More than 5 years of consulting or auditing experience
o CPA or CIA
o Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
? Language: Fluent in English and Mandarin, both spoken and written preferred
? Technology Skills: Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Office and flowcharting software)
? Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational abilities
? Proactive, self-motivated and detail oriented
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Manage the internal control system
? Complement and support all compliance initiatives as needed
? Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, policies and procedures; direct their modification as required
? Review established systems to ensure compliance and consistency with those policies and procedures
? Coordinate and assist in the implementation of recommendations from outsourced internal audits
? Perform follow-ups on findings and weaknesses resulting from the compliance audits conducted
? Report findings regularly to the Superintendent and the Finance Committee
? Other duties as assigned
SAS BELIEVES:
? That each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.
? That contribution should not be limited with the assigned responsibilities.
