Senior SOX & Internal Controls Auditor

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor to support the annual SOX assessment and continuously improve the internal control environment. The role will independently manage audit activities and coordinate with business leaders, Internal Audit teammates, and external auditors to communicate findings and drive remediation.

You will contribute to improving audit methodology and efficiency, including data analytics and automation, while traveling occasionally to MKS locations globally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned areas of the annual SOX assessment, including risk assessment, scoping, control-design assessment, operating-effectiveness testing, issue evaluation, and remediation follow-up.
• Independently plan and execute audit procedures for assigned business processes.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit documentation (test workpapers, walkthrough narratives, flowcharts).
• Test relevant controls, key reports, and control evidence based on defined objectives.
• Identify gaps and develop practical recommendations to mitigate risk and improve controls.
• Communicate audit progress, observations, and corrective actions to process owners and management.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate remediation of deficiencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Internal Audit colleagues, and external auditors.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

SOX compliance

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle/SAP

Job description

MKS Inc. is seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor to support the annual SOX assessment and continuously improve the internal control environment. The role will independently manage audit activities and coordinate with business leaders, Internal Audit teammates, and external auditors to communicate findings and drive remediation.

You will contribute to improving audit methodology and efficiency, including data analytics and automation, while traveling occasionally to MKS locations globally as needed.