Manager, Internal Auditor

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Company: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.

Job Description
The Manager, Internal Audit oversees reviewing and verifying compliance with financial and internal business controls, including the company’s policies and operating procedures which meet the needs of both the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (referred to as Japanese SOX or J-Sox) compliance and general and specific internal financial controls for BNHU and its Group Companies.

This position oversees performing internal audit for operations of Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc. (“BNHU”), and other group companies (per Service Agreement, as applicable), and supporting the internal control and internal audit of operating companies within the region of BNHU. Additionally, this role is in charge of working closely with Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. (“BNHD”)’s Internal Audit Office to execute internal audit procedures for group companies as mutually agreed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Internal Audit:

• Perform financial, operational and compliance internal audits (including J-Sox internal audit) that substantiate the adherence and maintenance of adequate internal controls, including financial, operational and compliance. The role and work will be carried out consistently in a way where there is the proper level of independence and segregation of this role from the departments and business it supports, but also require the role provide insight and internal audit recommendations. This role ensures that all key audit recommendations are implemented properly and adhered to. Additionally, this role will represent internal audit for companies within BNHU to ensure the minimum level of internal controls are in place
• Perform internal audit for group companies in the region of BNHU. Conduct additional internal audits as requested by BNHD’s Internal Audit Office.
• Communicate internal audit and review results through the normal channels of business communication to effectively fulfill these key job requirements, including written reports, presentations to management and/or department heads, and regular updates to the CEO.
• Report internal audit plans at the beginning of each fiscal year and internal audit results after the end of each quarter to BNHD’s Internal Audit Office, separately from regular reporting channel to CEO. Consult on internal audit plan modifications due to change in business, risks, etc. on a timely basis.
• Receive periodic reports from the third-party anonymous hotline provider and confirm activity. If a report is issued related to a call received, consult BNHU Employee Hotline policy for procedures.
• Retain internal audit competence by attending training, researching (and when possible, implementing) new internal audit tools (e.g., data analysis, co-sourced audits, electronic workpapers, etc).
• Perform special projects as required.

Corporate:

• Prepares necessary presentation materials for meetings such as BNHU Meetings of Board of the Directors, quarterly US Group Strategic Review Meetings, Group Risk Compliance and other managerial meetings hosted by BNHD.

Experience and Skills
CORE SKILLS

Accuracy –

Works with minimal/acceptable error rate; seeks help for problems; pays attention to detail; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise.

Reliability –

Consistently dependable in meeting work expectations; good work output; keeps commitments. Maintains an acceptable attendance level.

Judgment –

Makes reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information.

Loyalty –

Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority.

Communication –

Writes and speaks with accuracy and sensitivity; uses proper language, tone, location, medium (in person or via electronic form) and timing when conveying information; and respects different communication styles of individuals with different backgrounds or perspectives.

JOB-SPECIFIC SKILLS

• A highly organized and disciplined financial professional is required; one who can maintain the proper level of professional independence but at the same time work closely in a highly matrixed business team environment. The ability to establish and maintain good cross functional team relationships is necessary.
• This position requires a professional who is comfortable in both detail and yet has the strong ability to stand back and “look at the big picture”. This position requires a professional who can properly balance the requirements of establishing and maintaining strong internal and business controls, but controls that have the right level of cost-benefit to the business.
• The position requires a professional who is focused on delivering results, the person must be a hands-on operator capable of managing multiple priorities.
• The position requires a professional who is forward thinking and stays abreast of key GAAP, Sox and J-Sox requirements but knows how to balance those requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• The person must have high integrity and a willingness and commitment to get involved and make positive changes and improvements to an organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (MBA preferred, but not required).
• At least eight years of progressive external or internal audit experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and private company experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills required.

EXPERIENCE AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

• CPA and/or CIA professional designations preferred (but not required).
• Strong and recent experience in the development and adherence to key Sarbanes-Oxley. and/or Japan Sox (J-Sox) requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

White-collar office environment.

WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE

Typical office.

WORK CONDITIONS

Office environment.

NOISE LEVEL

Mild.

PHYSICAL SIGHT

Able to read both hardcopy and computer-based text.

LIFTING

Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TRAVEL

As required.

Job Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K