3-4 years of auditing and/or accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls
CPA, CIA, or MBA preferred
Strong interpersonal skills for building business relationships
Responsibilities
Assist Audit Management in planning operational audits across various areas
Execute onsite and field operational audits, assessing risk and compliance
Assist with planning and execution of Sarbanes-Oxley process
Report audit findings to business owners both verbally and in writing
Consult with business on internal controls and operational efficiencies
Participate in developing the annual internal audit plan
Follow up with functional owners on improvement opportunities
Collaborate with external auditors during reviews
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and growth
Engagement with multiple business owners across the company
Exposure to various operational areas and controls
Involvement in strategic planning for the annual audit plan
Opportunity to stay current with technological trends in auditing and accounting
Full Job Description
Job Description
The client is looking for a Senior Auditor that will perform operational audits, execute testing for Sarbanes Oxley requirements and build business relationships throughout the company. The position will require interaction with key business owners throughout the Company.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists Audit Management with the planning of operational audits (functional areas, distribution centers and branches) including preliminary understandings, developing the test plan and risk ranking the objectives.
Executes onsite and field operational audits which includes assessing the risks that the functional areas, distribution centers and branches encounter while pursuing their objectives and determines the efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with the controls in place to mitigate those risks.
Assists with the Sarbanes Oxley process which includes planning, communicating and executing the plan over the fiscal year.
Reports audit findings verbally and in writing to business owners.
Communicates with the business, as appropriate, to provide consultation on internal controls and operational efficiencies.
Participates in the development of the annual internal audit plan.
Follows up with functional owners on the implementation of agreed upon improvement opportunities.
Works with external auditors to support their review.
Stays current of technological innovations and trends in internal auditing, accounting as well as in the distribution industry.
Performs review of quarterly financial reports including 10Q/K's, Press Releases, Analyst Scripts, Proxy, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent experience required.
3 - 4 years of auditing, accounting or business experience.
Strong knowledge of internal controls is required.
CPA, CIA or MBA is preferred.
Qualifications
3-4 years of auditing and/or accounting experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls
