Senior Internal Auditor

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for the execution of the internal audit program per Hayward’s Internal Audit Plan. This position will support the sound application of the risk-based auditing, conduct the annual business risk assessment, participate in the pre-implementation of the new ERP, and support the continuous development and maintenance of a value-adding internal audit function, among others.

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

• Plan and perform Operational and SOX audits and prepare audit reports in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, Hayward’s Internal Audit Charter, and Internal Audit department policies and SOPs.
• Identify and recommend strategies to improve SOX and audit efficiency through best practices, improving documentation, automation, standardization, and streamlining of activities.
• Prepare and present audit reports to stakeholders.
• Absorb and assist other Auditors as appropriate and necessary to execute assigned projects.
• May be responsible for more complex audits (act as lead on a multi-entity audit requiring coordination of several other auditors, implement a new audit with no available history or background, responsible for high visibility/high priority audits, etc.).
• Participate in personnel development training and performance evaluation programs.
• Provide feedback to staff auditors or to the director for inclusion in staff performance or project evaluation.
• Demonstrate project management and time management skills.
• Address difficult and sensitive issues in a timely and effective manner.
• May also have a higher volume of audits.
• Participate in pre-implementation of the new ERP and other projects, including identification and design of relevant business processes and controls to automate.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business and audit-related software to conduct internal audit work as well as the extraction of relevant business data and its analysis using Power BI.
• Monitor changes in the pool equipment manufacturing industry and be able to understand the impact to own work.
• Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing.

Decision Making

On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.

Authority

In accordance with IA Department policy, is able to make all decisions necessary to carry out assigned projects and related internal audit and work programs to meet the audit objectives. May direct the activities of Internal Audit staff or a function and /or represent the Internal Audit department at meetings.

Communication

• Uses proper oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exchanges information using tact and persuasion, as appropriate.
• Effectively shares relevant information with assigned team and fosters dialogue, as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required. Five or more years Accounting or Audit Experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or master’s in business administration (MBA), CISA. Supervisory experience. Experience with Microsoft Office, Audit Board, and/or other automated workpapers. Manufacturing and distribution industry experience preferred. Prior pool equipment manufacturing industry experience is a plus. Knowledge of AI use in audits is a plus. Knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and International Professional Practices Framework. Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets. Ability to work independently or in a team environment, assume either a lead or team member role, as assignment requires. High energy, initiative-taker, possessing a hands-on work ethic. Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities. Intellectual curiosity, ability to learn quickly, continuous learner, continues professional and technical learning. Strong people skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization. High ethical standards with ability to handle confidential / sensitive issues and information with the highest degree of professional responsibility. Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of other business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus. Knowledge of the use of data analytics to support risk assessment and audit engagements is a plus. Ability to travel as required.