Internal Auditor - Accounting & Compliance
Conexus Food Solutions · Chicago, IL · 7 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$75k–$95k/yrFull-time
About the role
As the Internal Auditor, you will lead planning and executing audits, assess the effectiveness of current control processes, and ensure compliance with both internal standards and regulatory requirements. You will have broad exposure to the business of Conexus and affiliated companies, and will interact with leaders across finance/accounting, supply chain, operations, and IT to identify areas for improvement, ensure adherence to policies, and provide actionable insights to enhance overall performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and executing audits, assessing the effectiveness of current control processes, and ensuring compliance with both internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Broad exposure to the business of Conexus and affiliated companies, interacting with leaders across finance/accounting, supply chain, operations, and IT to identify areas for improvement, ensure adherence to policies, and provide actionable insights to enhance overall performance.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting, business review and analytics, and driving accounting transformation under the direction of CFO.
- Maintain and update accounting policies, lead training and support implementation.
- Conduct risk assessment and develop risk control matrix.
- Develop audit plans, coordinate financial and operations audits over distribution centers according to internal control framework.
- Evaluate corporate functions in terms of risk management, internal controls, and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Analyze financial and operational processes, identifying control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential risks to the organization.
- Prepare and present audit findings, recommendations, and solutions, ensuring the organization’s operations are both compliant and efficient.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions to ensure audit recommendations are effectively addressed.
- Engaged in financial planning and analysis tasks per direction.
- Assist with regulatory and external audits, providing documentation and information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, SOX 404 documentation, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal auditing standards, risk management practices, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with internal controls and inventory audits.
- Proficiency with ERP system and data analytics tools (e.g., BI tools, Excel).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings and recommendations to management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to details and ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism and integrity.
- Fluency in Chinese/Mandarin is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000.
- Benefits Offered:
- Medical Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to help you and your family stay healthy.
- Dental Insurance – Preventive care and treatments to keep your smile bright.
- Vision Insurance – Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
- Pet Insurance – Help ensure your furry friends are covered for unexpected medical expenses.
- Life Insurance – Financial protection for your loved ones in the event of the unexpected.
- 401(k) Plan – Save for your future with access to a retirement savings plan.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match: Save for your future and grow your retirement savings with company contributions.