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Job Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
60,000 to 70,000
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Our client is seeking a Corporate Internal Auditor to join their headquarters team in Glenview, IL. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the performance of internal audits on a worldwide basis. The successful candidate will identify and assess internal and external risks to business objectives, serve as a member on internal audit engagements, and partner with and consult business management. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills who is interested in taking on new challenges and initiatives. <br><br>Key job responsibilities: <br>•Conducts audits covering strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks <br>•Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting business processes and procedures <br>•Reviews and evaluates the control environment and develops specific analyses of strengths and weaknesses, along with recommended improvements <br>•Conducts interviews of business personnel and management team <br>•Reviews documentation, prepares work papers, and composes observation memos and report findings in a clear, concise and timely fashion <br>•Identifies, develops and documents audit issues and root cause analyses and recommendations using independent judgment and risk assessment <br>•Consults with management on risks, controls and best practices <br>•Actively partners with management during engagements and through on-going informal liaison relationships <br>•Communicates clearly, professionally and effectively, both written and verbal <br>•Supports external audit testing requirements and SOX 404 compliance activities <br>•Participates in investigations, as warranted <br>•Stays current on latest audit and personal discipline fields
Great Opportunity:
There will be advancement opportunity within the group based on performance and need. Our client has a long history of promoting from within and a number of senior leaders within the Finance and Operations groups started in Internal Audit.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements: Minimum required qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
2-4 years of full-time experience in external or internal auditing (Big 4 or equivalent experience preferred)
Manufacturing or distribution industry experience (e.g., familiarity with concepts of inventory management, warehouse operations, etc.)
Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices
Broad understanding of business functions and processes and ability to detect and document weaknesses in internal controls
Working knowledge of internal control structure (e.g., COSO) and IIA audit standards
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines while ensuring quality results
Proven analytical ability and established negotiating and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Appropriate professional skepticism
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Adept at working on teams or independently
Effective time management skills
Demonstrated integrity and work ethic
Desire and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30-40%)
US citizen or permanent resident
Foreign language proficiency a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional qualifications:
CPA is preferred and other certifications a plus
SOX 404 experience desired
Knowledge of Microsoft Access and data extraction and analysis skills desired Relocation is not offered.
Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant
Licenses:
None
Total Experience:
3-4+
Present Position Experience:
3-4+
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