Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Riverside, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: 29631 

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) is a holding company that distributes and markets energy products and services through our subsidiaries and the company's common stock is a balanced growth and income investment. UGI Corporation has paid common dividends for more than 135 consecutive years.

In addition to a challenging career and competitive compensation, our employees enjoy:

Generous and Family-friendly Health & Welfare Benefits Including:

    Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans 
    Optional Health Savings Account
    Optional Dependent Care Savings Account
    Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
    Work from home policy
    Employee Assistance Program

Additional Benefits Include:

    401K with a generous company match
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Assistance with Professional Credentialing
    Referral Bonuses
    Employee Discount Programs

Position Summary:

Internal Audit is an independent function and an integral part of management of internal control systems. This function conducts a broad comprehensive program of internal auditing including financial, operational, information systems, management advisory and other special projects. The incumbent advises management on establishing and maintaining policies, procedures and controls that provide effective operations, protect corporate assets, and deter irregularities. The incumbent will work with the Senior Manager and/or General Auditor to provide independent opinions to company management and the General Auditor on process effectiveness and efficiencies, compliance with policies and procedures and the adequacy of the internal control structure with the Company.

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This role is similar to the IT Audit Manager role. It is less technical in comparison, but it is broader, given the number of Business Process audits IA conducts and number of business SOX controls IA tests each year. 

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, determining audit objectives, applying Internal Audit Standards, and ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Direct business process improvement initiatives and team mapping analysis, identifying control gaps, material weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen the risk and control environment in alignment with UGI's risk appetite.
• Prepare audit reports to specified standards, incorporating individual findings into a well-evidenced opinion on the broader system of risk, control, and governance, and partner with management to drive timely adoption of recommendations.
• Facilitate fraud risk assessments, remain alert to red flags, and take appropriate action when evidence of fraud, conflicts of interest, or improprieties is identified.
• Coordinate risk assessment exercises to support annual audit program development and provide oversight of audit work performed on behalf of external auditors and management, including SOX testing and stakeholder communication.
• Challenge existing processes against external governance best practices, driving continuous improvement and efficiency through project management methodology and AI-enabled audit practices.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse audit team by fostering a motivating environment, providing targeted development plans, and addressing performance issues promptly.
• 8. Maintain a strong understanding of the financial, regulatory, and competitive landscape to ensure audit practices remain relevant, risk-focused, and aligned with business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Extensive knowledge and expertise of internal auditing, the IPPF standards, internal controls, the COSO model and risk management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Company's financial business requirements and
• regulatory practices (e.g., GAAP, SEC, taxes, etc.).  Awareness of the company's key competitors and relevant industry risk areas.  Maintains an understanding of the company's business, regulatory environment and reporting requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
•  Has a detailed understanding of the more advanced theoretical concepts and best
• practice requirements which underpin corporate governance. 
• Ability to hire, evaluate, manage, train and lead supervisor, senior and staff level auditors.
• Ability to incorporate data analytics in an audit and can use data extraction software
• Challenges processes and procedures to reflect external governance best practice.
• Develop new and better ways to fulfill the requirements of the position
• Ability to switch strategies and tactics if the current ones are not working.
• Cultivates and maintains extensive networks and nurtures opportunities for collaboration.
• Ability to think creatively in new environments.
• Ability to travel 10-15% (domestically and internationally) and commute to our Reading
• locations.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Education: Master or MBA
• Length of Experience:7-10 years
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor
• Other: Project Management and Six Sigma strongly preferred

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

UGI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.