Senior Internal Auditor

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) is an integrated global trading company active in a range of commercial ventures throughout the Americas, including investments, infrastructure projects, logistics, natural resources, steel distribution, real estate, and more.

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor will evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal control, risk management, and governance processes for SCOA and its subsidiaries and affiliates across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an audit team lead, perform audit processes and procedures in accordance with the Internal Audit Department’s methodology.
• Participate in scoping, risk assessment, and planning of internal audit activities, including pre-fieldwork preparation such as document and data review.
• Conduct audits in assigned areas, including new areas with guidance from senior team members.
• Conduct interviews, meetings, and walkthroughs with process owners to understand processes and controls.
• Perform fact-finding and causal analysis, reach conclusions on audit findings, and discuss recommendations with the audit team and process owners.
• Present findings and practical solutions both orally and in written reports.
• Document key controls and audit results in reports and work papers.
• Perform periodic follow-up on audit findings to evaluate remediation efforts by auditees.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with process owners and stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, working both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another business or analytical discipline.
• 2–4 years of auditing experience, either as an internal or external auditor.
• Industrial or business operational background.
• In pursuit of or in possession of a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA).

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and execute actions with clear steps and timelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Pay

$90,000–105,000 base salary plus a 10% short-term incentive (STI) target.

Schedule

• Hybrid work style (minimum 2 days per week onsite).
• Travel expected to be approximately 20% of the time, including international locations (e.g., Central and South America).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional employee benefits.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.