Principal Internal Auditor Job in Oak Brook 60523, Illinois US
Principal Internal Auditor
Principal Internal Auditor
Ace Hardware Corporation
We currently have an opportunity for a Principal Auditor within our Corporate Internal Audit department. In this will role you will assist Ace Hardware Corporation's management to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our organization's risk management, control and governance processes. The primary focus will be on performing financial and operational audits for all corporate departments, manufacturing facilities and our distribution centers. In addition, this role will support the Audit management team by providing some project oversight of work performed by Audit team members.
Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
•Completing assigned audit engagements following standard audit methodology including distribution of final audit report and subsequent follow-up of outstanding audit issues.
•Composing and delivering oral and written communications (e.g. audit reports) aimed at all levels within the Ace organization
•Utilizing various in-house computer applications to facilitate successful completion of assigned audit engagements and developing working knowledge of other types of audit tools (e.g. ACL) to assist the department in improving the overall effectiveness of the group.
•Developing team-oriented project management and leadership skills; consistently make suggestions to improve overall audit process while performing various project oversight functions (e.g. workpaper reviews, audit report assistance, etc.) for Senior I team members.
•Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of GAAP as well as key auditing standards. To prepare a continuing education learning plan ensuring that technical knowledge is being consistently developed and maintained.
•Enhancing existing relationships with our audit clients by gaining a better understanding of overall business risk issues/concerns.
•Participating in non-audit related company activities to obtain this deeper understanding of business risk and to enrich our current relationships within the organization.
A successful candidate will possess the following:
•4-7 years of Finance, Accounting and Audit experience including previous experience in documenting and evaluating financial/operational controls
•Bachelors Degree with focus in Finance, Accounting or related field; Masters Degree Preferred
•Industry Certification (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFE) is preferred
•Industry knowledge (e.g. distribution, retail, manufacturing) is preferred
•Ability to effectively perform some project oversight/supervisory functions
•Excellent writing and presentation skills are also a key job requirement