Intermediate Auditor

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Business Process Management (BPM), Effective communication skills, IT, Microsoft Office suites, Microsoft-Excel, Powerpoint, SAP

Job Description

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Responsibilities

• Performs internal domestic and international audits of MSA and affiliates in accordance with professional standards. This includes researching various business topics, performing audit procedures, preparing workpapers, conducting closing meetings, writing audit reports, evaluating management responses, and supervising other auditors, as necessary.
• Supports MSA’s SOx 404 process through the planning and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Follows up on audit findings with business stakeholders and ensure proper closure by management.
• Documents business areas under review using flowcharts, narratives, and walkthroughs to identify key financial, operational, and IT business risks and the related internal controls.
• Assesses business process efficiency and effectiveness, identifies internal control and business process weaknesses, and develops valuable recommendations for improvement.
• Effectively educates business process owners on the value of internal controls, standardized processes, and the role of Internal Audit.
• Assists MSA’s external auditors, as needed.
• Participates in special projects, as directed by the Internal Audit Director, Internal Audit Manager, Senior Management, or the Audit Committee.
• Assists in developing and maintaining department independence, professionalism, and reputation.
• Designs and executes data analytics to meet audit objectives.
• Travel up to 25%, including internationally.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or related discipline required.
• Level I: 2 years relevant experience.
• Level II: 3 years of relevant experience. 2 years of auditing experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Effective communication, relationship building, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
• Critical thinker who is detail oriented.

Preferred:

• CPA, CIA, or MBA.
• A combination of public accounting and internal audit experience.
• Experience using data analytics software.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience using audit software, specifically AuditBoard.
• IT Audit experience.
• Experience with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and cybersecurity.
• Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and Lean concepts to business and audit processes.