Job Summary
Working collaboratively and strategically, the Internal Auditor will assist the Internal Audit Manager in all areas of the department’s responsibilities and execution of the IA Plan. This position will plan and perform audit procedures responsive to the unique risks of the project and report the results of the audit.
Responsibilities
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Rapidly obtain an understanding of the business structure and business processes.
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Establish relationships with key process owners and deliver high quality work products.
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Execute procedures to create, maintain, and/or revise business and/or systems process documentation.
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Perform detailed analysis to identify applicable risks and assess internal controls.
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Develop and execute internal control test plans for JSOX (Japanese equivalent of Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and internal audits.
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Execute financial, operational, and/or compliance audits of AFL’s global locations in accordance with professional audit standards.
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Draft reports to summarize and formalize audit procedures and findings. Communicate test findings and process improvements clearly and effectively to the management team. This includes an explanation of risks, control gaps, control deficiencies, and recommendations for mitigation and/or remediation plans.
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Assist management in development of or recommend action plans for control gaps and/or deficiencies identified. Monitor action plan progress and remediation, as needed.
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Where applicable, review and oversee third-party resources engaged to assist with internal audit projects.
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Assist the external auditors in completion of their quarterly reviews, control environment assessment, and/or financial statement audit.
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Recommend and implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and streamline processes within the Internal Audit Department and across the organization.
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Perform special projects and other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
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Where applicable, perform testing over User Control Considerations identified in service organization SSAE 16 reports.
Personal Qualities
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Possess strong commitment to team environment and work collaboratively
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Superb attention to detail and good record keeping skills
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Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner to meet deadlines
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Self-starter with ability to work independently
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Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
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Establish and maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels within the organization
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Desire to focus on process improvements
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing
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3 - 5 years of experience in an auditing or risk advisory role, manufacturing and/or services environments (Big 4 public accounting experience a plus)
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CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA, CCSA, or CMA certification preferred
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Relevant technical knowledge in financial statement audits, internal or operational audits, SSAE 16 engagements, and/or ERP security and control reviews
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JSOX (or U.S. SOX) and internal control assessment process, control testing, external audit processes, and general manufacturing or services control environment knowledge
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Access)
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Experience with OneStream, Oracle, Great Plains, or other ERP systems a plus