Senior Manager Internal Audit - Channel Sales

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager Internal Audit who is excited to join a highgrowth Company.

The member will be a part of the Corporate Internal Audit Team and reporting to the Chief Audit Executive. As an Internal Audit Sr. Manager you will be a part of a team conducting and delivering Sales and Channel audit projects with a collaborative approach that aligns with the fastpaced dynamic environment of PANW. You will have responsibility for conducting audits of Sales and Channel gotomarket business processes and regulatory compliance. You will also assist in communicating risks to internal stakeholders globally. The role will help to manage the rapidly growing Channel Audit program at the company and you will have the opportunity to introduce leading practices and new processes. The role also offers growth potential and direct reporting to the Chief Audit Executive.  

The ideal candidate must be a proven leader an exemplary project manager proactive confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels bring business experience passion and have experience in using analytical tools assessing strategic financial regulatory and operational risks preferably in a technology industry.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption Collaboration Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Plan conduct evaluate and report on assessments and audits with a focus on the Sales and Channel gotomarket processes and regulatory compliance.

• Lead the research of issues and trends formulate recommendations and solutions to support conclusions and provide practical advice for corrective action innovation and continuous process improvements.

• Lead the evaluation of new processes policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities.

• Develop productive business partner relationships and proactively interact with key management personnel at all levels to gather information resolve problems and make recommendations for business process improvements.

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• 10 years audit experience from publicly traded company and/or public accounting firms.

• Preferably comes from a multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4.

• Audit of Sales and Channel operations experience is essential including previous roles in external and/or internal audit A combination of audit and operations experience is preferred particularly with cybersecurity or technology companies which leverage a diverse partner ecosystem. 

• Strong knowledge of best in class audit procedures specific to the Channel Sales model and ability to apply relevant experience to company specific scenarios.

• Experience in conducting second and/or thirdparty onsite contract compliance audits of business partners including managing conflict and demonstrating persistence when partners are not cooperative. 

• Proven experience in operational auditing risk management or related fields.

• Strong understanding of internal controls operational processes and risk management principles.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify areas of improvement.

• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (ie. FCPA).

• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.

• Detailoriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in audit documentation and reporting.

• Demonstrates intrinsic intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous selfimprovement.

• Proficiency in using audit software data analysis tools and MS Office applications.

• Experience in leading high performing high throughput and efficient teams.

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or Business (or equivalent or equivalent military experience required).

• Ideally CFE / Forensic Accounting experience.

• CA CPA CIA CISA or equivalent certifications preferred.

• Must be able to be in our Bangalore office 3 days / week and ability to travel as needed.

Additional Information :

The Team

The Internal Audit team is responsible for managing and executing the companys internal audit program and ensuring we are best in class.

You will be part of a dynamic disruptive and fast paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets spread out between the US and India.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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