Senior Internal Auditor

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Job description

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for internal audits (compliance, operational, and financial) of all operations, supporting the external audit process, and working with Group Finance to mediate all internal control deficiencies. He / she will formalize policies, processes, and procedures for all critical financial areas, and will assist with establishing the company to be in a position for a SOX 404 environment. This role will interface with leadership teams of our business units and may perform special projects as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical ability, a strong understanding of financial accounting, strong communication and reporting writing skills, strong knowledge of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) as well as strong project management and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing the company for a SOX 404 environment (e.g., ERP consolidation, GL implementation, order to Cash, etc.)
• Assist in annual scoping and selection exercises
• Assist in conducting annual risk assessments (general and financial)
• Assist with development of annual audit plan
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits for the full audit cycle
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and document the results
• Perform walkthroughs for all processes and document the flow of information in a flowchart using MS Visio.
• Prepare detailed risk and control matrices (RCMs)
• Assist management in the design and implementation of efficient and effective internal controls, operating efficiency and the adequacy of records and recordkeeping
• Review and appraise policies and procedures for compliance with established internal policies and procedures and external regulations as well as safeguarding of all assets
• Recommend changes and improvements to audit procedures or policies, operations and financials
• Perform periodic reviews of auditing processes and procedures for internal and external firms
• Summarize audit findings and value-add recommendations (derived from root-cause analysis) based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, nonscheduled audits and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management
• Monitor issues and action plan closure/remediation and conduct follow up reviews of financial, operational or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred (can be inactive)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Public accounting external audit experience in a nationally recognized firm (preferably Big 4) working on public companies preferred

For immediate and careful consideration, email a copy of your resume to:
Matthew Cruz. Executive Recruiter