Audit Manager

**Who we are**

At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices around the world or from home, our incredible team of 2,700 Criteos collaborates to develop an open and inclusive environment. We aim to create a place where people can grow and learn from each other while having a meaningful impact. We work together to achieve our goals, push boundaries, and share successes. All of this supports us in our mission to power the world’s marketers with trusted and impactful advertising.

Internal Audit and Control team’s mission is to assist the Audit Committee and Management in carrying out the fiduciary responsibilities of maintaining an effective and efficient system of internal controls. Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) is an exciting area of the business and team members are catalysts for change by bringing best in class methodologies to engagements and driving actions that better align company resources to Criteo’s core values. IAC executes a company-wide SOX 404 program for continuous compliance and delivers high value added advisory and assurance services to all functions in the company.

**Responsibilities**:
You will report to the Senior Director of Internal Audit and Controls, who will determine the tasks to be performed, define in collaboration with you your agenda, set and review your KPI’s.

This position is based in Paris with remote working, there is no travel expected. It is a visible and an impactful role across the company. You will work with all levels of management to promote business integrity, robust internal control structures, process efficiency and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

The Audit Manager (SOX) role will be to:

- Drive the SOX program in collaboration with the IT Senior Auditor
- Plan the execution of the yearly activities for the SOX program
- Establish and maintain a process to monitor the execution, status, and results of SOX program (ITAC, BPC, ITGC, CLC and IPE testing)
- Conduct risk assessments and determine the annual audit scope to ensure adequate risk coverage and consistent audit strategy
- Collaborate with cross functional process owners to build knowledge and understanding of risks and controls
- Update and review the SOX and Internal Control documentation to ensure that the process changes are documented for Business Process Control (BPC)
- Allocate and manage internal and external resources appropriately to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in achieving the planned coverage within budget
- Manage and review testing activities for BPC testing (testing team outsourced).
- Present closing meetings to report audit results to process owners
- Prepare quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee and Senior Management
- Develop and maintain collaborative, team-driven relationships and effective communication between financial and operational teams, control functions and external audit
- Support continuous effort to streamline and improve processes and internal controls to mitigate risk and maintain a reliable internal control environment
- Provide recommendations on standards of control in proposed systems and operations within global company projects
- Contribute to the overall strategy and execution of the Internal Audit and Controls at Criteo

**Minimum Skills and Qualifications**:

- BS/MS in finance (equivalent experience may be acceptable)
- 8+ years of experience in external audit and/or internal audit
- A strong understanding of SOX and internal controls
- Experience in “Big 4” public accounting/consulting firms and CA, CPA, CIA Certification preferred
- To be fluent in English, spoken and written - any other language a plus
- To be extremely proactive, organized, responsible and agile in approach to problem solving
- Ability to drive internal control strategy beyond the specifics of meeting the letter of compliance
- Ability to contribute compliance perspective to business decisions and maintain balance between probing and owning
- Ability to sell meaningful ideas within an assertive, highly motivated Criteo culture
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced and continuously changing environment
- Strong customer focus; good listening, negotiation, and problem-resolution skills
- Excellent analytical, accounting and audit skills including project management and engagement closure
- Confidence, poise, and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of management
- Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner in both written and verbal presentations across all levels of the organization
- Understanding of: GAAP; SEC reporting requirements; Sarbanes Oxley Act and PCAOB Auditing Standards
- Good organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and a high degree of initiative
- System skills in SAP, Microsoft Office and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tool preferred

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