Senior Internal Auditor

Gates Corporation; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Wroclaw, Poland, seeks an experienced professional to support internal audit engagements and enhance ICFR processes across governance, risk, and control functions. You will collaborate with regional and global teams to drive improvements in controls and compliance while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

The role requires 5–7 years in accounting/finance or auditing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or auditing.
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles and SOX/ICFR.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent, analytical, problem-solving, organized and detail-oriented; able to multitask.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and professional integrity in demanding environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Support global process audits and engagements per the annual project plan.
• Assist ICFR testing by performing walkthroughs and testing controls; help resolve issues.
• Provide clear, timely updates on walkthroughs, testing, deficiencies, and remediation plans.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal quality standards.
• Advise control owners on internal control requirements and expectations.
• Support ad hoc projects such as fraud investigations and balance sheet reviews.
• Foster collaborative relationships with engagement partners and business leaders.
• Promote awareness of internal controls and their value to business objectives.

Skills

Accounting experience

SOX/ICFR knowledge

English communication

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Judgment under pressure

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What To Expect

Located in our EMEA Shared Services Center in Wroclaw, Poland you will play an essential role in our internal audit engagements and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). In this position, you’ll collaborate closely with functional, regional, and global business functions to champion improvements to governance, risk management, and control processes. Your essential skills include the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and collaborate with control owners. While your primary responsibilities will be regionally based, as part of a global function, you are also expected to support similar activities across all Gates regions.

• Supporting the engagement team by performing assignments from the annual project plan to ensure each project’s success (global process audits)
• Assisting with the ICFR testing program by performing control process walkthroughs, testing controls, providing support to resolve issues, and working to enhance financial controls and compliance processes
• Offering clear, timely updates on the status of walkthroughs and testing procedures, including any control deficiencies and management’s remediation plans
• Ensuring key deliverables adhere to internal quality standards
• Advising control owners throughout the company to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and expectations
• Supporting other ad hoc projects such as fraud investigations, segregation of duties assessments, user access reviews, and balance sheet reviews
• Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with engagement partners, business leaders, third-party resources, and other stakeholders
• Promoting awareness of the importance of internal controls and their value in helping the organization achieve its business objectives

Keys to Success

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
• This is typically career level
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of professional experience, with 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or auditing (external or internal) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or another business-related field required
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements, and internal control procedures
• Maintains the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards, upholds strict standards of confidentiality, and serves as a role model for Gates’ values
• Independent worker, analytical, problem-solving, organized, efficient, detail-oriented and able to multitask
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Displays sound judgment, professional courage, a positive attitude, and the ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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