COMPANY OVERVIEW: With an unparalleled reputation for safety, quality and promotion of environmental protection, this global leader (6500+ employees) provides products and services to nearly 200 different industry segments in over 100 countries. The Senior Internal Auditor position is located in a northern suburb of Chicago.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Internal Auditor plans, conducts and supervises financial, operational and information systems audits to verify accuracy, completeness and authorization. Audits are performed of moderate to complex financial/operational systems in a progressive client server environment, inclusive of: review of internal controls, testing of transactions and review of automated controls utilizing software tools and assisting in report writing. The Senior Internal Auditor provides input into risk assessment processes. Additionally, provides project management for audits, such as planning, scheduling, coordinating, report development and performance assessment. Travel as necessary, 25-30% maximum, approximately half of the travel will be international.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Executes audit programs to achieve audit objectives by performing audit steps, coordinating audit activity and preparing audit activity.
- Recommends improvements in operating policies and practices
- Meets internal audit financial objectives
- Evaluates adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
- Evaluates audit work papers and memoranda
- Trains and develops audit staff and provides input into performance review process
- Communicates audit progress and findings to audited groups and management
- Improves controls and provides internal control information
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge
- Accomplishes organization goals
- 25-30% travel to domestic/international audit locations
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS in Accounting (or Finance with an Accounting minor)
- CPA or coursework toward CPA or equivalent, preferred
- 3 – 6 years experience, minimum of 3 years public accounting and/or internal auditing experience is required
- Internal operation auditing experience with a manufacturing company is a plus
- Demonstrated analytical and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment as well as contribute as part of a team
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Excellent PC skills
- Ability to travel, domestic and international
-Excellent Compensation and Benefits-
