Senior Auditor

Westlake; Cologne; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading firm in audit services is looking for an experienced Senior Auditor to lead various audit projects. The role involves evaluating controls, risk assessment, and presenting findings to management. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with at least 4 years of audit experience. Opportunities for professional growth and travel included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in internal audit or 3 years in public accounting/consulting.
• Professional certification preferred (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE).
• Knowledge of internal audit practices and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance required.

Responsabilités

• Lead and participate in internal audit projects.
• Assess risks and develop risk-based project plans.
• Draft reports with clear descriptions of findings.

Connaissances

Critical thinking skills

Data analysis experience

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Outils

CaseWare IDEA

SAP

JD Edwards

Description du poste

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The Senior Auditor participates in and frequently serves as the team leader for a variety of projects which include internal audit reviews, vendor audits, process reviews, internal investigations, Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing and other projects. The Senior Auditor is responsible for evaluating the design of controls and testing the operating effectiveness of controls during many of these projects. The Senior Auditor must have the ability to assess risks and assist in setting scope and objectives for projects. The Senior Auditor also assists in designing audit procedures to achieve project objectives, documents the results of the work performed and prepares draft reports.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management on the results of internal audit projects.
• Assist in assessing risks relating to business risks and in developing risk-based project plans.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and internal controls and discuss improvement opportunities with process owners.
• Participate in, or lead client opening (kick-off) and closing meetings for projects.
• Develop audit work programs and prepare workpapers that support observations and document work performed.
• Evaluate governance processes, procedures, and actions that management uses to monitor the risk mitigation activities of the company.
• Draft written descriptions of issues that are clear and concise for inclusion in project reports and reports to the Board of Directors.
• Present findings to Internal Audit Managers, the Chief Audit Executive, and Process Owners.
• Directly support outside firms performing consulting engagements, financial audits, and assessments of management’s review of internal controls.
• Monitor the implementation of management action plans.
• Perform data analysis, evaluate results, and draw conclusions on results in support of internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects.
• Work independently with limited direction and coordinate project activities with other team members.
• Interact and communicate effectively with management, team members, and other personnel throughout the organization.
• Demonstrate maturity, poise, self-confidence, and tact while in contact with other employees in the company.
• Embrace a team concept and work effectively with audit management and others on all assignments.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree required.
• Minimum combination of 4 years’ experience in internal audit or 3 years in public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of internal audit practices, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches.
• Knowledge of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO.
• Ability to apply experience, critical thinking skills, and internal control concepts to evaluate processes and identify risks.
• Knowledge of enabling technologies and digital transformation initiatives, including agile methodology, process automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to conduct effective interviews.
• Data analysis experience using CaseWare IDEA or similar tools would be a plus.
• Experience working with SAP and JD Edwards is a plus.
• Chemicals or Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (may include international travel).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. 30% travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.