Audit Lead (Auditor 3) Job in Waterbury 06749, Connecticut Us
The Audit Lead has responsibility for the company’s worldwide audit and internal control (SOX 404) compliance functions. He/she will lead an independent, objective assurance and consulting function designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. In addition to compliance, he/she helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
The Internal Audit group is a breeding ground for future leaders. The individual will work on a two-year program of assignments that expose them to different parts of the company's operations. The idea is that eventually they will move out of internal auditing and into a business management role (i.e. Controllership, Business Finance, Corporate FPA, Treasury, MA etc).
Primary Responsibilities:
n Develop and supervise Internal Audit team on audit engagements. Conduct financial statement reviews and operational audits.
n Design and execute audit programs to validate relevant control objectives.
n Write and review audit reports.
n Analyze financial transactions for proper financial reporting, compliance with policies, adequacy of internal controls, and operational effectiveness.
n Prepare internal audit reports and summarize findings in a succinct way that is reportable to management
n Assist in the SOX compliance program to ensure timely testing and reporting of deficiencies.
n Serve as liaison between business units, IT group, finance accounting and internal/external audit in all aspects of SOX and Audit.
n Initiate follow-up action and review responses to audit reports to ensure that appropriate action is taken on all recommendations
n Monitor control design and operating effectiveness and assist business units in developing remediation plans to address deficiencies and assure all outstanding audit issues are closed effectively and timely.
n Ensure compliance with established accounting and audit procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
n Reviews financial reports, documents and statements to ensure compliance with corporate and operating policies, laws, and regulations
n Assists with developing and implementing audit strategies, policies, procedures and programs
n Participates in ad hoc projects
Job Requirements:
n Possess 4-6 years of progressive financial and business experience preferably in a BIG 4 Public Accounting Firm
n An understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO framework, and risk assessment practices.
n Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control review experience
n Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
n General understanding of information systems and technology required.
n Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
n Excellent skills with Microsoft Office products
n Strong analytical/quantitative skills required
n SAP experience preferred
n Local and Company-wide travel is necessary as required by audits and special projects. Travel up to 40% of the time (including a few weekends)
Req. Code : 1911
Division/Department : Finance - Internal Audit