Senior Internal Auditor

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training and development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta is seeking an Internal Auditor to execute assurance and advisory Internal Audit projects across financial, enterprise, and technology audits, including SOX testing and direct assistance to external audits.

The role supports building a strong risk/control function, collaborates with leaders across the organization, and requires travel up to 30% with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Engineering or similar.
• At least 3 years’ experience with a Large Public Accounting/Consulting Firm or 3 years in Internal Audit or SOX within a large public company.
• Fluent in English with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Confident interfacing with stakeholders at all levels in a consultative manner.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.
• Master’s degree / MBA and CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute assurance and advisory Internal Audit projects including financial, enterprise, and technology audits.
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities and external Audit Direct Assistance procedures.
• Support the function’s aim to deliver data-driven risk/control insights and improve governance.
• Travel to Smurfit Westrock sites as required (up to 30%).

Skills

English fluency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Learner mindset

Travel readiness

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / MBA (plus)

CPA / CIA / CISA / CFE (plus)

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. Having over 100k employees, and 300k acres of forestry, we are committed supporting the environment, employees, and the communities where we operate.

About the role:

The Internal Audit team is looking for an Internal Auditor. This individual will be responsible for executing assurance and advisory Internal Audit (IA) projects including financial, enterprise, and technology related audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, and external Audit Direct Assistance procedures included within the annual Internal Audit plan.

This role will support the department's aspiration of creating a strong risk/control assurance function, being consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services, delivering respected, valued, data-driven risk/control insights, and positively influencing continuous improvement of the changing global risk/control environment.

This role is based in Atlanta office. Travel to Smurfit Westrock sites will be part of the expectations for this role

Candidate Background & Knowledge:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering or similar)
• Relevant experience which must include at least 3 years’ experience with a Large Public Accounting/Consulting Firm (Audit or Advisory Services serving public companies) or 3 years of industry experience with a large Public Company Internal Audit or SOX department.
• Fluency in English
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Confident working with individuals at various levels of an organization in a consultative manner, ability to interface with key stakeholders and leaders.
• Eager to learn, gain new skills and knowledge and develop professionally
• Available to travel approximately up to 30%.

Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree/MBA Plus
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE Plus
• Data analytic skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights, strong problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Spanish

What we offer:

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Work life balance through flexible hours and hybrid working.

The chance to travel, collaborate with Senior management and use your unique skills to make a positive impact

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.