Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

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The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and leading internal audit and advisory engagements across a global manufacturing organization. The role provides independent, objective assurance and insight to improve operations, strengthen internal controls, and support risk management and governance processes.

This position plays a key role in

• Leading end-to-end audit engagements (risk assessment through reporting)
• Supporting the organization's SOX compliance program
• Identifying control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and risk exposures
• Collaborating with global business units and functional leaders

The Senior Internal Auditor also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and may audit staff.

Major Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Leadership
• Lead audit planning, scoping, and risk assessment activities for assigned engagements
• Develop and execute risk-based audit programs
• Perform and/or oversee detailed testing of controls and transactions
• Ensure timely completion of audits
• Reporting & Issue Management
• Draft clear, concise audit findings, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations
• Present results to management and support development of remediation plans
• Track and validate corrective actions
• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
• Participate in annual SOX risk assessment and scoping
• Execute and/or review SOX control testing and evaluate design and effectiveness
• Support year-end reporting and coordination with external auditors
• Advisory & Special Projects
• Provide advisory support on business initiatives
• Conduct targeted reviews, investigations, or data analytics projects
• Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement
• Build effective relationships with global stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT
• Support Audit Committee and senior leadership reporting as needed
• Contribute to internal audit methodology enhancements and best practices
• Mentor junior auditors

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or other relevant business discipline

Work Experience

• 3 years of internal audit, public accounting, or relevant finance/accounting experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Internal controls frameworks (COSO)
• SOX compliance requirements
• Financial reporting and accounting principles

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to assess complex processes, identify risks, and evaluate control effectiveness
• Strong data analysis capabilities with attention to detail
• Critical thinking and professional skepticism

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate audit issues and recommendations to all levels of management
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Project Management & Leadership

• Ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously
• Experience leading audit engagements and providing direction to team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Certification / License

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional certification

Work Experience

• Audit experience in public accounting or within a global manufacturing firm

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Familiarity with IIA Global Standards
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Experience with data analytics and/or AI software
• Familiarity or past experience with audit, SOX, or other GRC software platforms
• Familiarity with financial consolidation software
• Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes

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Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel.