Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

• Participate in planning and continuous support of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing effort during testing periods.
• Act as a key liaison person between SOX PMO team and Internal Audit.
• Conduct periodic SOX testing and site inventory counts.
• Assist Company external auditor on reliance and direct assist work.
• Lead and/or participate in standard to complex audit projects (strategic, operational, compliance, finance process) in accordance with department protocols.
• Plan, organize, and execute all phases of audit work including, but not limited to, interviews, analytical procedures, detailed testing of data, identification and assessment of risks, and data analysis.
• Prepare and present articulate internal audit report findings and recommendations to relevant levels of management.
• Contributes to the development of audit processes improvements.

Perform Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) review of internal audit process as needed.

• This role may require domestic and international travel approximately 10% - 20%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as a finance, accounting and/or accounting information systems.
• 4+ years of related professional experience in internal audit, finance, public accounting, or related field.
• Highly motivated, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision required.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and work assignments.
• Collaborates with others to meet shared objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound understanding of processes, risks, and controls.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications.

Desirable knowledge/skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management.
• Has obtained or is willing to pursue professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Sound understanding of processes, risks, and controls.
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Manufacturing background desired.
• SAP experience.