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The Senior Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of financial, operational, and regulatory compliance internal controls at manufacturing and corporate locations throughout North America. The senior auditor determines whether organizational units in the company are performing their planning, accounting, custodial or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable policy and procedures, and in a manner consistent with good business practices. The senior auditor is required to quickly assess internal control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
We are searching for a senior auditor who will assusme the role of lead auditor, which is rotational from one audit to another. The senior auditor works closely with the audit manager from the planning to the wrap-up phase of each audit, to ensure that a good understanding of risk, division of workload and expectations for deliverables and that audit fieldwork is conducted according to plan. The auditor is responsible for assisting with audit planning, assigning test work to staff auditor, performing audit test work and writing audit reports upon completion of test work. The senior auditor is also called upon to provide assistance with other projects that the department undertakes.
Decision-making and problem solving revolve around managing client and department expectations in relation to audits performed. The ability to quickly assess complex situations quickly, and effectively communicate improvement recommendations with all levels is needed. Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize work is important. Good analytical skills and an understanding of benchmarking are necessary to assign risk and derive grades for each audit. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is an important part of executing the audits.
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate degree in business, accounting degree or related area preferred.
Strong orientation toward internal controls, risk assessments, and operational auditing.
Prefer CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
3 to 5+ years in a progressive audit/finance function. Prior audit experience, internal or external is preferred.
Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must. A good understanding of GAAP accounting and strong analytical skills are needed.
Must be comfortable managing multiple priorities, organized and have attention to detail;
Travel required approximately 60 to 75%; and
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