Senior Internal Auditor - Accounting

Building Materials & Engineered Design

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects as part of the annual internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing the audit scope, performing audit procedures, identifying issues, recommending solutions, and preparing reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Senior Internal Auditor may direct and/or review the work performed by other internal audit personnel.
 
The Senior Internal Auditor will also assist Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.   Additional responsibilities will be to support the company to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and to observe periodic physical inventories at various manufacturing facilities.
 
Required Qualifications:
Develop internal audit scope and plan internal audit engagements using procedures noted in Audit Manual
Perform internal audit procedures in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
Maintain a continuous awareness of risks and evaluate those risks in audit assignments
Prepare draft internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work completed
Provide support for audited businesses to determine appropriate action plans for internal audit issues and follow up on the status of outstanding audit issues
Assist Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee
Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan
Champion internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business
Provide feedback when Internal Audit procedures or instructions are unclear or could be improved.
Assist in planning the annual SOX compliance testing
Perform SOX walkthroughs and create or update SOX process documentation
Support management with developing and maintaining key SOX controls
Perform SOX compliance testing
Provide support to the business for remediation of control exceptions
Provide support for external auditor reliance on internal audit work for SOX compliance
Provide guidance and constructive feedback to staff and interns who assist with the annual SOX effort
 

Benefits - Full

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Candidate Details
2+ to 5 years experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Skills and Certifications
CPA or working towards

Additional Details
Location:  Houston, Texas
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing
Hours Per Week: 40

Desired Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA designation or working towards
3+ years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas
Prior industry experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management
Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members
Understand internal auditing standards (IPPF), COSO and risk assessment practices
Ability to manage multiple projects against tight deadlines and work with varying team members
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Familiarity with data analytics tools (ACL or IDEA)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc