Senior Internal Auditor - Data-Driven Risk & SOX

WestRock Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Global packaging company environment

Sustainability and inclusion focus

Job summary

WestRock Company in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Audit to execute assurance and advisory Internal Audit projects, including SOX testing and related procedures, within the annual IA plan.

You will support continuous improvement of risk/control processes, collaborate with process owners and external auditors, and travel up to 30% to Smurfit WestRock sites as needed. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, 2+ years in public accounting or 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 2+ years with a Large Public Accounting/Consulting Firm or 3+ years in industry IA/SOX.
• Ability to work in project teams and cross-functional environments.
• Travel up to 30% with occasional weekend travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and execution of internal audits for compliance, operations, and finance.
• Support SOX 404 program testing, documentation, and communication of deficiencies.
• Collaborate with process owners and external auditors on walkthroughs and testing.
• Contribute to audits across plants, technology, and inventory observations.
• Promote continuous improvement of IA approaches and adherence to IIA Standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS/CS/Engineering

Master’s degree / MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WestRock Company in Atlanta is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Audit to execute assurance and advisory Internal Audit projects, including SOX testing and related procedures, within the annual IA plan.

You will support continuous improvement of risk/control processes, collaborate with process owners and external auditors, and travel up to 30% to Smurfit WestRock sites as needed. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, 2+ years in public accounting or 3+ years in