Job Description

Stepan Company is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior or Lead Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit function. This role plays a critical part in strengthening Stepan's governance, risk management, and internal control framework. The Senior Internal Auditor will collaborate closely with the Internal Audit leadership to plan, execute, and report on high impact financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit engagements - including oversight of the Company's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the planning, execution, and wrap up of financial, operational and compliance audits, while displaying strong project management skills.
• Prepare well written audit reports and communicate audit results, and value-added action plans (both verbally and written) in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders.
• Assist the Company with its Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements by documenting process walkthroughs and/or flowcharts, and performing tests of key controls on a global basis.
• Help train, mentor, and develop internal audit staff by leading multi-person engagements, reviewing work, and providing timely feedback.

Qualifications
• Over 3 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with IT audit and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and modern audit tools; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive working relationships across departments.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into insights.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Professional certification (or in progress) is preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA.

Pay Range: $78,000 - $100,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions - Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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