Internal Auditor

About the role

Supports the auditing of financial data and IT systems to assure the Company’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and other regulatory requirements. This role performs testing, documentation, and evaluation of internal controls in accordance with SOX 404, assists in the execution of operational audits, and partners with cross-functional teams to promote a strong internal control environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual SOX scoping, risk assessment, and updating of process documentation (flowcharts, narratives, control matrices).
• Perform walkthroughs with process and control owners to validate control design and identify gaps.
• Test IT general controls, including logical access, change management, IT operations, and system interfaces.
• Partner with external auditors in preparing financial statements and supporting quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.
• Analyze and evaluate the design, implementation, and effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations for management.
• Perform remediation efforts for control deficiencies based on audits completed and conduct follow-up testing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business units, counterparts, and internal customers to achieve business results.
• Professional interaction with internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of related financial auditing experience.
• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, legal documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Decision Making

Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low.

Physical Demands

• Able to move about the work environment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

Typically, not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel.