Internal Auditor: SOX & Data Analytics (Remote, EU)

Crane Company; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking an Internal Auditor to participate in SOX, financial and operational audits, supporting governance and risk management. The role focuses on data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement across global operations.

The position is remote, located in Germany, Ireland, or the UK, with travel up to 20-30% and collaboration across functions. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, risk management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and internal controls preferred.
• Strong English communication; German/Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit planning, including analysis of financial statements and business risks.
• Participate in meetings with management and process owners.
• Execute audit procedures including SOX testing and document workpapers.
• Perform data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and risks.
• Develop data analytics, automation and AI capabilities for audits.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Communicate observations to the auditor-in-charge timely.
• Conduct interviews to understand processes, risks, and controls.
• Assist in drafting audit findings and management recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports and presentations for management.
• Maintain audit documentation in Optro/AuditBoard.
• Support corrective actions monitoring and validation.
• Contribute to methodology enhancements and audit technologies.
• Stay current with accounting standards and industry best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

SOX knowledge

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA/CIA/CISA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Power BI

AuditBoard

Optro

Job description

Crane Company is seeking an Internal Auditor to participate in SOX, financial and operational audits, supporting governance and risk management. The role focuses on data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement across global operations.

The position is remote, located in Germany, Ireland, or the UK, with travel up to 20-30% and collaboration across functions. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and professional certifications are a plus.