Corporate Internal Auditor

Kenda Tire is a leading manufacturer of wheels and tires for ATV, bicycle, golf, industrial, light-truck, mobility, motorcycle, passenger-car, trailer, and utility applications. In addition to a comprehensive portfolio of Kenda brand retail products, we supply fleet volumes of wheels and tires to some of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world. Our Reynoldsburg, Ohio location is the site of Kenda USA, which manages all aspects of Kenda’s North American operations.

We are seeking a Corporate Internal Auditor to join our team. The Corporate Internal Auditor serves as a member of Corporate Accounting and is engaged in objectively reviewing the organization's business processes by performing the full audit cycle, including risk and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with the organization's policies and procedures and legal authorities' regulations. The primary duties for this position involve collecting and analyzing audit data, preparing reports to facilitate monthly project updates, and working closely with management to review and analyze programs/projects and schedules. The position requires analytical ability, combined with the knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the collection, analysis, assessment, and evaluation of program effectiveness.

*This is a full time in-office position*

Benefits:

• Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education and commission.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance
• 401K retirement program with employer match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience.
• Previous experience with Sage Software is helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and maintain an up-to-date internal audit program
• Assemble resources and perform planned audits
• Notify management about abnormalities, or variances discovered during audits
• Prepare and present audit memorandum/reports documenting audit results
• Identify internal control risks and make recommendations for process improvements, or policies and procedures which could be implemented to improve efficiencies and controls
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to management
• Conduct follow-up audits, testing, and inquiries as needed to resolve audit deficiencies or risk
• Engage continuous knowledge development by providing continued education and advice to the organization regarding compliance, risk assessment, and emerging regulations or issues.
• Assist management with the annual inventory forecast to be submitted to Parent Company
• Travel to other divisions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques
• Ability to analyze data to ensure proper policies, procedures and regulations have been followed
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, functions, charts, formulas and other forms of data analysis
• Detail-oriented, giving attention to detail
• Ability to think objectively
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding/working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them
• Ability to pull data from different sources for analysis/troubleshooting, with the understanding of systems and process flows
• Ability to utilize an automated accounting system (Sage 100)
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with the ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).