Senior Internal Auditor

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Louisville, KY. The role covers planning and executing assurance engagements across financial, operational, and compliance domains, with a focus on evaluating risks and strengthening internal controls.

Responsibilities include walkthroughs, C-SOX testing, data analysis, and reporting findings. Collaboration with stakeholders to drive remediation and enterprise risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Professional internal audit experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IPPF and internal controls practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assurance and advisory engagements across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Identify risks and control deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations.
• Conduct walkthroughs and document processes and controls.
• Perform control testing and document results; evaluate remediation effectiveness.
• Develop and apply audit testing methodologies and data analysis.
• Create standardized data extraction procedures for audits.
• Communicate findings clearly in audit reports to management.
• Monitor action plans and remediation progress and escalate as needed.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

C-SOX testing

Data analysis

IPPF knowledge

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make \"good things, for life.\" As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Position

Senior Internal Auditor

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You’ll Create Possibilities

• Plans and executes assurance and advisory engagements across financial, operational, compliance, and enterprise risk areas to evaluate risks, assess internal controls, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Conducts comprehensive engagement planning and risk assessment, including evaluating business processes, identifying key risks and controls, determining appropriate audit procedures, and contributing to the development of the annual Internal Audit plan.
• Performs walkthroughs and documents business processes through flowcharts, narratives, risk and control matrices, and other appropriate documentation to evaluate process design and control effectiveness.
• Executes C-SOX testing and other internal control assessments, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation of results, identification of control deficiencies, and evaluation of the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
• Develops and applies appropriate audit testing methodologies, including sampling techniques, data analysis, and other audit procedures consistent with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and applicable organizational standards.
• Designs and implements standardized data extraction and analysis procedures across business applications to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of audit and control testing.
• Analyzes audit results and control deficiencies to identify root causes, assess business impact, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations that strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.
• Prepares clear, concise, and compelling audit reports and presentations that communicate engagement scope, approach, findings, conclusions, risks, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Monitors management action plans and remediation activities related to identified risks and control deficiencies, evaluates progress, and communicates emerging concerns or overdue actions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitors enterprise risks and mitigation plans as part of the Enterprise Risk Management program, identifying emerging risks and opportunities for improved risk management and communication.
• Partners with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand business objectives and processes, communicate risks and control considerations, and provide consultative recommendations that support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with external audit firms by coordinating and fulfilling requests related to internal controls and other audit activities, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and provided timely.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve Internal Audit processes, methodologies, tools, and practices, leveraging data, technology, industry trends, and leading practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintains current knowledge of internal audit, risk management, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, incorporating relevant developments into audit methodologies and practices.
• Leads or independently executes special projects at the direction of management or the Internal Audit team, applying sound judgment, technical expertise, and adaptability to address diverse and complex business challenges.

Position Competencies (Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Professional & Operational Contribution: Functions as a seasoned finance profession