Senior Internal Auditor

• Responsible for internal audits (compliance, operational, and financial) of all operations, supporting the external audit process 


• Assist with establishing the company to be in a position for a SOX 404 environment.


• This role specifically will include the assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of the company's control environment across all functions and regions of company and its affiliates/subsidiaries  


• This role will collaborate with leadership teams of our business units and may perform special projects as needed. 


• The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical ability, a strong understanding of financial accounting, strong communication and reporting writing skills, strong knowledge of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) as well as strong project management and conflict resolution skills.

• Assist in establishing the company for a SOX 404 environment (e.g., ERP consolidation, GL implementation, order to Cash, etc.)


• Assist in annual scoping and selection exercises


• Assist in conducting annual risk assessments (general and financial)


• Assist with development of annual audit plan


• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits for the full audit cycle


• Develop audit programs


• Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and document the results


• Perform walkthroughs for all processes and document the flow of information in a flowchart using MS Visio.


• Prepare detailed risk and control matrices (RCMs)


• Assist management in the design and implementation of efficient and effective internal controls, operating efficiency and the adequacy of records and recordkeeping


• Review and appraise policies and procedures for compliance with established internal policies and procedures and external regulations as well as safeguarding of all assets


• Recommend changes and improvements to audit procedures or policies, operations and financials


• Perform periodic reviews of auditing processes and procedures for internal and external firms


• Summarize audit findings and value-add recommendations (derived from root-cause analysis) based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, nonscheduled audits and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management


• Monitor issues and action plan closure/remediation and conduct follow up reviews of financial, operational or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits


• Conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention


• Serve as a liaison with outside auditors and regulatory examiners


• Prepare written and verbal reports of audit results and activities to be presented to the Audit Committee by the Director of Internal Audit


• Perform other related duties as required and assigned, consistent with the goals, objectives and responsibilities of the company


• Exhibit proactiveness, attention to detail, sound project and time management skills

Experience & Education

• 2 – 4 years of experience in audit role required


• Four-year degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred (can be inactive)


• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designations considered a plus