Internal Auditor

Brief Description:

The Corporate Internal Auditor will primarily perform complex, value-added, and professional internal auditing work. Work involves leading or supporting the planning and execution of operational, compliance, and financial audits (or IT); providing consulting services to the organization’s management; providing key input to the development of the annual risk assessment and audit plan; and providing training and field supervision to Internal Audit staff and Guest Auditors. Engaging with a team of auditors in the design and effectiveness testing of internal controls of the company’s key financial reporting business process controls as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. 

The candidate must be able to function independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and provides individual contribution, invests in development, and fosters relationships with the business to enhance value.

Detailed Description:

• Assists and/or leads as required in the planning, organizing, and execution of financial, Sarbanes-Oxley, operational, IT, and compliance audits. 

• May assist internal audit management with developing a risk-based audit approach (including standard audit procedures) which focuses on significant business risk exposures, improvement opportunities, and financial, compliance, and IT risks.

• Assist internal audit management with developing presentation materials for periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and the development of the annual internal audit plan.

• Performs and leads the execution of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.

• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers questionnaires, composes summary memos, and prepares detailed working papers.

• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations to enhance internal controls, maximize efficiency and minimize exposure to loss and regulatory risk using independent judgment concerning reviewed areas. 

• Drafts the audit engagement report, including comments, report issues, and recommendations to support findings identified during fieldwork. Obtains management agreement on recognized concerns and commitment to implement recommendations.

• Assists corporate and site personnel with the ongoing design, maintenance, and assessment of controls, including creating and maintaining process walkthroughs and controls documentation.

• Perform and lead the periodic testing/assessment and rationalization of financial reporting controls.

• Ability to perform walkthroughs and tests of design over control activities within the organization and assist in identifying and testing the controls designed to ensure that management’s objectives are being met.

• Provide Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls training to corporate and site personnel.

• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

• Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to Internal Auditors/Guest Auditors in conducting audits, using tools, and other audit-related issues.

• Performs other related work as assigned by audit management.

• As requested, may represent Internal Audit on organizational project teams at management meetings and with external organizations. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the business. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate the ability to assimilate new knowledge

• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and re-prioritize issues and tasks easily.

Job Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing techniques, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices.

• Advanced knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Awareness of requirements related to internal controls over financial reporting as set forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002.

• Knowledge of the COSO controls framework

• Considerable skill in planning, project management, and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Advanced skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, analyzing and evaluating information, and drawing logical conclusions.

• Advanced skills using Excel, databases, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and other analyses.

• Experience in negotiating issues, audit observations and resolving problems with client personnel.

• Possess effective verbal and written communication, including active listening skills and skills in presenting findings and recommendations.

• Possess critical thinking skillsets and attention to detail.

• Ability to motivate and lead peers to the successful execution of an audit project.

• Advanced skills in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.

• Knowledge of or at least a familiarity with common indicators of fraud, forensics, fraud scenarios and fraud testing.

• Familiarity with information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.

• Excellent people skills and is flexible in adapting to fast-changing situations.

• This is a remote working position but requires 15-25% domestically, including limited international travel where visas may be necessary, where you will be working onsite during that time.

• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends and Holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS / BA in business with a concentration in accounting, finance or a related field

• 2-3 years of Internal or External Audit experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred 

• CPA, CIA, CFE, and CISA certifications are highly preferred or can work towards obtaining.

• Experience in the Energy Industry auditing and accounting functions. Manufacturing and inventory experience are a plus.

• Apply current knowledge of IT frameworks, trends, and system processes to identify security and risk management issues and opportunities for improvement.

• Multi-lingual

• Experience with SAP S/4Hanna, RISE with SAP, Optro (formerly known as AuditBoard), Concur, and other relevant systems.

Working Conditions:

This position is one that entails working at home remotely. While traveling, the job may be necessary for both an office location and outdoor inventory activity, in all weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. As a result, the Corporate Internal Auditor will be occasionally exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where facility operations are located.