Job Summary:
Provides independent assurance and collaborative advisory services applying a global perspective to support risk management and process improvements. Fosters the ethical climate of the organization in a manner that sustains trust and reinforces the reputation of internal auditing and provides value to the organization. Addresses the key risks faced by the company and supports the requirements of management, the global audit charter and the charter of the audit committee. Performs comprehensive internal audits that provide impartial objective analyses and recommendations.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Evaluate key processes, risks, and related management controls to determine consequences of gaps or business risks
- Review controls designed to safeguard resources and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Provide quality audit engagements through effective planning, fieldwork and audit findings
- Review the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's processes and identify opportunities to improve operating performance
- Partner with process owners on corrective action activities related to non-compliances and process improvement
- Draft clear and concise reports
- Test financial recording, financial reporting and fraud prevention controls in accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- Leverage automation to support monitoring, audits and assessments
- Conduct special reviews at the request of management
- Observe and share best practices with business partners
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Level Specifications:
- Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
- Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.
- Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.
- Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.
- Actions may impact the organization and its reputation. Effects of erroneous decisions may be long-lasting, influence the future course of the organization and/or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.
Work Experience:
- Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Trade compliance experience with global trade regulations is preferred
- Data analytical mind set and experience with programming languages are a plus
- Interest and experience with Sustainability processes like ESG or CSRD are a plus
