Intermediate Auditor

MSA Safety; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Cranberry Township is seeking an Internal Auditor responsible for conducting domestic and international audits to ensure compliance and improve internal controls. You will directly engage with business stakeholders to document financial and operational risks and develop actionable recommendations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with strong Microsoft Office skills and critical thinking abilities. Join MSA to contribute to our mission of safety through rigorous and thoughtful audit practices.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience for Level I; 3 years with 2 years auditing experience for Level II.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform domestic and international audits as per professional standards.
• Support SOx 404 process through testing of internal controls.
• Develop and execute data analytics to enhance audit objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Audit software (AuditBoard)

Data analytics software

Job description

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

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.