Internal Audit - International Company

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR AND STAFF CORPORATE INTERNAL AUDITORS

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide objective and professional evaluations of company activities to assist management in controlling areas of responsibilities and to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed in line with stated objectives. Primary responsibility is to safeguard the assets of a growing $1 billion company with its assets dispersed over 40 locations in 18 countries. Perform special projects as may be required by the Corporate Internal Audit Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

FRAUD INVESTIGATION: Work directly with the Corporate Internal Audit Manager, CFO and outside agencies, if applicable, in gathering and evaluating data regarding any matters involving the appearance of any impropriety or fraudulent activity.

PURCHASE INVESTIGATIONS: Perform due diligence work required in connection with acquisition of companies. Perform in-depth audits to apprise the management of the financial condition of companies considered for acquisition as requested.

FINANCING: Prepare and present financing models, scenarios, financial plans, etc., and provide guidance on accounting rules and regulations in connection with major financing transactions (Sale-Leaseback?s IRB?s, etc.) Present proposals to prospective investment bankers, banks, etc., as requested and under the direction of the CFO.

BUSINESS PLANNING: Assist the Corporate Finance team with the business planning (budgeting) process and serve as an active member of the Budget and Business Planning Committee.

REPORT: Develop and establish standardized reporting for all locations and monitor compliance with such reporting guidelines.

Provide Interim Controller services to locations in need of such services. Step in as lead financial resource for the location, review existing accounts for accuracy, implement corrective action plan, recruit and train new controller for location with assistance from Regional Controllers.

Assist Internal Audit Manager with the coordination of the year-end audit with external auditors and all worldwide locations and reporting entities.

Advise appropriate company management regarding the need for new policies and procedures or for the revision of existing policies and procedures to ensure proper accounting and internal control.

Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting and financial systems at all locations and other operating controls to assure that the Company assets are properly safeguarded from loss.

Provide assistance as may be required with the implementation of recommendations and suggestions for improvement contained in the Internal Audit Records. Perform follow-up audits of previously audited locations to ensure timely correction of deficiencies in the Internal Audit Report.

Coordinate and plan the annual Financial Conference with other members of the Corporate Finance Department.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor?s Degree in Business and a minimum of 2 years progressive experience in Public Accounting. Must possess the ability to work independently, with co-workers and in various cultures. Position requires extensive computer knowledge of various systems and software.

Requires travel (typically 25%) to any and all existing, potential and future worldwide locations.

 



COMPENSATION: $50K TO $120K+