Overview:
statement:
the sr. Internal auditor is responsible for auditing the operations and financial information of various departments within the organization to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies, procedures, gaap, good business practices, government guidelines, and laws. The sr. Internal auditor will identify and report on findings, as well as make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.
Detailed responsibilities/duties:
- responsible for audits in north america, south america, and at the corporate entity. Occasionally may support a project in another region.
- audit key company operations for compliance and efficiency, including financial controls and sox compliance.
- work with project management to identify and report on internal control weaknesses and recommend efficient means for improvement.
- work with project management to plan, implement and complete audits within a reasonable amount of time.
- take reasonable steps to minimize the amount of business disruption that can occur during an audit.
- projects may require 1 to 3 consecutive weeks of travel away from home. Annual travel ranges can be 10-25% of total time.
- perform additional duties as assigned.
Job qualifications:
skills:
- ability to quickly understand company objectives, assess risks and evaluate controls.
- must have strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- must have excellent communication skills and interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- must be willing to work in various environments, including offices, labs, manufacturing plants and warehouses.
- must be able to prepare clear, organized and concise work papers and other documentation that supports testing.
- must be able to travel internationally, sometimes individually, carrying own luggage and adapting to local cuisine.
- must be adaptable to unexpected changes in project schedule and travel arrangements.
- must be fluent in english and spanish
*experience*:
- 3+ years’ experience of auditing experience
- strong technical skills required (e.g. - exposure to use of computer assisted audit techniques (caats) and audit software
- knowledge of gaap, gaas, iia, coso, sarbanes oxley act, and progressive internal auditing techniques
*education*:
- bachelor degree in accounting