Corporate Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting the internal audit team in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and processes in place at the Company and making recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform the evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of ICOFR (internal controls over financial reporting)/SOX key controls in accordance with testing methodology and standards.
• Provide conclusions on tested controls, participate in discussion with control owner to agree on action plans for ineffective controls.
• Participate in planning and perform audit mandates assigned (financial, operations, special projects), in accordance with audit standards and internal audit methodology.
• Evaluate the Company’s operating processes and systems to identify meaningful opportunities for improvement that are designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
• Prepare draft findings and recommendations and participate in discussions with process owners.
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports.
• Participate in follow-up on the implementation of action plans agreed to in audit.
• Act as a strategic business partner to management regarding internal controls, process and system efficiency and risk management.
• Be a key team member in continuously improving the audit strategy and methodology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other related field.
• CIA designation; an accounting (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of auditing experience or 3 years of financial accounting experience.
• Big 6 firm experience is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time to ensure that assigned tasks are completed on time and to escalate any concerns timely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning skills and analytical skills.
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is desirable.
• Professionalism, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires frequent sitting, standing, walking and use of keyboard/computer.
• Work requires occasional bending, reaching and lifting/moving up to 35 pounds.
• Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions can be stressful.
• Travel to store locations as necessary.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor.
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.