Under general supervision, plans and conducts moderately complex audits of internal controls covering a broad range of the company's operations to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with established guidelines, policies, procedures and governmental and legal requirements.
Determines the nature and extent of auditing required adjusts or extends audit programs where necessary. Analyzes functions and provides appraisals of internal control structure of functions or systems.
Investigates irregularities and recommends corrective measures. Prepares and reviews audit documentation compiled by lower level audit support personnel to ensure adherence to standards, uniformity of procedures and adequacy of audit.
Prepares reports that present the results of audits and recommended corrective actions clearly and concisely. Researches issues and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.
May work with outside auditors to help reconcile discrepancies or support the external auditing function.
Must have strong computer skills and excellent communication skills.
The staff auditor will participate in business process, financial, compliance and integrated audits at domestic and international locations for the purpose of identifying opportunities for process efficiency improvements and correcting weaknesses in internal controls.
Candidate must demonstrate a confident and well-developed communication style, both oral and written, that establishes credibility and facilitates clear understanding of audit issues and influences change, where appropriate.
Skills & Requirements
Three to five+ years of relevant experience (audit, accounting, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Accounting, Business or related field preferred)
- Advanced degree a plus
- Certification desired (CPA, CIA, etc.)
- Audit experience with Public Accounting (Big 4) or Fortune 1000 Company desired
- Financial or Operational auditing, including creation of flowcharts
- Data analysis experience desired
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Ability to travel up to 50%, both domestically and internationally, required
- Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents to apply for this position
Additional Qualifications
- An independent self-starter with a professional image and manner, strong work ethic, high degree of motivation, and the ability to contribute positively to the team
- Exhibit initiative, strategic thinking, business acumen, critical analysis skills, and creative problem solving abilities
- Strong communication abilities, both oral and written, and time management skills
- Knowledge of SAP, Hyperion, MS Visio (or other flowcharting tool), ACL (or other data / statistical analysis tools), and advanced Excel desired (knowledge of TeamMate a plus)
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams with sensitivity to client service
- Working knowledge of GAAP, COSO, SOx, and internal control systems