Internal Audit Manager

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. Founded in 1932, Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Amphenol has been on the forefront of enabling the electronics revolution by driving value through innovation and connecting people and technology. The primary end markets for the company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications. Listed on the NYSE with sales of $23 Billion in 2025 and a Fortune 200 company, Amphenol is a top performing company with an unparalleled history of growth. With 220,000 dedicated employees working in 150 businesses in more than 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and regions.

Department: Internal Audit Department

Position: Manager, Internal Audit Europe

Location: Paris, France

Reporting Line: Director Internal Audit

THE JOB

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Corporate Audit Department in developing an integrated, value-adding audit function, and in executing the internal audit plan.
• Oversight of individual audit engagements including operational audit and SOX testing in the Europe region including planning, performing and analyzing audit results using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high risk areas, and review of both operational and financial controls.
• Assist the Company to create entity-level fraud risk assessments to ensure testing is performed in the appropriate locations.
• Understand potential risk in processes and transactions relating to each business unit.
• Planning of the audit, including:
• Schedule department audits and other projects based on available resources, business unit needs and other priorities.
• Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved (i.e., integrity and reliability of information, process efficiency and effectiveness, safe-guarding of assets, compliance with laws, regulation, policies and procedures)
• Execution of the audit, including:
• Interact with local staff (whether internal and/or co-sourced) and management at all levels to understand the business.
• Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teams.
• Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk-based audit procedures.
• Day-to-day supervision of other auditors and staff in support of specific engagements.
• Ensure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusions.
• Reporting and analyzing the results, including:
• Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk.
• Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management.
• Manage the audit findings log to ensure appropriate Internal Audit follow-up with management to ensure management action plans are implemented satisfactory. Escalate discrepancies directly with Group and/or Corporate Management to determine the reasonableness and appropriateness of remediation plans.
• Assist in building and maintaining a partner relationship with management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of internal control.
• Review the compliance with applicable Laws and Regulations.
• Coach, develop and support Internal Audit staff.
• Support the Company in certain administrative capacities such as the departmental budget.
• Spiced in there (15-20%) might be special projects like due diligence, acquisition integration, rationalization studies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Act as finance controller on a temporary basis in our facilities when necessary.

THE PROFILE

• 4-6 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP. CPA preferred.
• Ability to research and conclude on accounting issues.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root case of issues; and partner with others to drive solutions.
• Knowledge of business processes and efficiencies.
• Strict attention to detail.

Frequent traveling (Domestic and International) is required.