Senior Internal Auditor

MKS Instruments, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the annual SOX assessment and strengthen our internal control environment.

This role manages audit activities and collaborates with business units, internal audit colleagues, and external auditors to communicate findings and drive remediation. Responsibilities include planning and executing audits, documenting tests, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, and delivering practical recommendations to mitigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4+ years of relevant internal audit/SOX experience or similar.
• ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to annual SOX assessments across processes.
• Plan and execute audit procedures for assigned areas.
• Document test workpapers and narratives clearly and concisely.
• Test controls and assess evidence to support audit objectives.
• Identify control gaps and provide practical remediation recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings and corrective actions to owners and management.
• Monitor remediation progress and close out findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external auditors throughout engagement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology and analytics.

Skills

SOX compliance

Audit

Analytical thinking

Time management

Presentation skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Sr. Internal Auditor at MKS Inc., you will support the company’s annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) assessment and broader efforts to continuously improve the internal control environment. The Sr. Internal Auditor will independently manage assigned audit activities and collaborate with business and functional stakeholders, Internal Audit colleagues, and external auditors. The position will communicate audit results and control matters to process owners and management.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel occasionally to MKS locations globally

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Executing assigned areas of the annual SOX assessment, including risk assessment, scoping, control-design assessment, operating-effectiveness testing, issue evaluation, and remediation follow-up.
• Independently planning and executing audit procedures for assigned business processes while ensuring work is completed in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and concise audit documentation, including test workpapers, walkthrough narratives, and process flowcharts.
• Testing relevant business-process controls, application controls, key reports, and other control evidence based on defined audit objectives and test attributes.
• Identifying process and control gaps and develop practical, value-added recommendations to mitigate risk and improve control effectiveness and process efficiency.
• Communicating audit progress, observations, recommendations, and agreed corrective actions clearly to process owners and management.
• Monitoring corrective action plans and validate remediation of identified deficiencies, as appropriate.
• Collaborating with business and functional stakeholders, team members, and external auditors throughout the SOX assessment to support timely execution and effective coordination.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of audit methodology and execution through data analytics, automation, Optro utilization, process improvements, team knowledge sharing, and awareness of evolving SOX requirements and auditing standards.
• Participating in other Internal Audit engagements, as needed, including operational, site, process, or IT audits, to support the broader Internal Audit plan and organizational priorities.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certification, such as CPA or CIA, is preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls. Big Four, public-company, multinational-company, or manufacturing-industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, risk assessment, business-process controls, audit documentation, and control deficiency evaluation.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, project-management, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, exercise sound judgment, meet deadlines, and elevate issues appropriately.
• Collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a global, cross-functional team and build productive working relationships with process owners and management.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical control matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and translate audit observations into practical recommendations.
• Ability to travel occasionally to MKS locations globally.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $88,425 to $147,375 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable]. Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

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