Internal Auditor

MSA, The Safety Company; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA, The Safety Company seeks an Internal Auditor to execute SOx 404 control testing and strengthen internal controls with data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with process owners, document evidence, and maintain workpapers while leveraging automation and analytics to improve audit efficiency. Multilevel roles offer growth toward CPA/CISA-linked paths.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOx requirements, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex processes.
• Familiarity with ITGCs, cybersecurity concepts, and the intersection of business and technology risks.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI-enhanced tools in an audit environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOx 404 control testing in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and external auditor reliance requirements.
• Test and document the operating effectiveness of internal controls, including clearly documenting procedures performed, evidence reviewed, and conclusions reached.
• Work with process and control owners to understand business processes, data flows, and control activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely workpapers consistent with Internal Audit standards.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI tools to increase efficiency, precision and insight generation across audit procedures.
• Build and apply repeatable analytic routines (e.g., continuous monitoring tests, population analytics, exception identification).
• Identify opportunities to use automation (RPA, scripts, AI tools) to streamline testing and reduce manual procedures.
• Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits using a risk-based approach.
• Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support special projects, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) and maintain required CPE.

Skills

SOx knowledge

Data Analytics

Auditing

ITGCs

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

AuditBoard

Job description

MSA, The Safety Company

Internal Auditor

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2026-10287

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Finance

Overview

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

SOx 404 & Controls Testing (Primary Focus)

• Execute SOx 404 control testing in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and external auditor reliance requirements.
• Test and document the operating effectiveness of internal controls, including clearly documenting procedures performed, evidence reviewed, and conclusions reached.
• Work with process and control owners to understand business processes, data flows, and control activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely workpapers consistent with Internal Audit standards.

Technology & Data-Driven Audit Execution

• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI tools to increase efficiency, precision and insight generation across audit procedures.
• Build and apply repeatable analytic routines (e.g., continuous monitoring tests, population analytics, exception identification).
• Identify opportunities to use automation (RPA, scripts, AI tools) to streamline testing and reduce manual procedures.

Internal Audit Activities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits using a risk-based approach.
• Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support special projects, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) and maintain required CPE.

Qualifications

This role is posted at multiple levels:

• Associate Auditor II: 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate Auditor I: 2 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate Auditor II: 2+ years of auditing experience; 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Senior Auditor I: 2+ years of auditing experience; 4+ years of relevant experience.

Required Experience

• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOx requirements, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex processes.
• Familiarity with ITGCs, cybersecurity concepts, and the intersection of business and technology risks.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI-enhanced tools in an audit environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Experience

• External auditing experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or data analytics tools.
• Experience using audit software, specifically Optro (formerly AuditBoard).

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Education/Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.

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