Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the execution of the annual audit plan, including operational audits and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 management testing.
• Execute audit programs by performing audit tests through a combination of inquiry, observation, inspection and re-performance to achieve objectives for financial, operational, compliance, and special projects.
• Review financial, operational, compliance, and quality processes to determine if they are functioning efficiently, effectively and in accordance with company policy.
• Contribute to identifying and evaluating risks related to both operational and financial areas.
• Document understanding of processes through narratives, flow-charts and walkthrough support.
• Communicate and coordinate with external auditors as needed.
• Prepare high quality audit work papers that are organized and well documented in accordance with departmental policy.
• Effectively communicate findings identified as a result of audit procedures to internal audit team, as well as finance and operations management.
• Prepare draft audit reports. Identify recommendations and process improvement opportunities.
• Follow up on previous audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Verify accounting transactions and balances are recorded in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles and company policy.
• Enhance accounting and auditing knowledge base by staying current with manufacturing industry activity, accounting/auditing pronouncements and professional standards.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or other relevant field required.
• At least two (2) years of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls or audit related experience.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• (In Addition To Required Qualifications)
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) or working towards such designation encouraged.
• Basic experience with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and US generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Experience with audit software such as AuditBoard and accounting software such as Oracle.
• Knowledge of IIA (Institute for Internal Auditors) standards.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a cohesive team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of or interest in learning how to deploy data analytic software (such as IDEA).