Sr. Internal Auditor

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

The Internal Audit organization is a highly efficient and effective risk/control assurance function. The team is consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services and provides innovative, respected, timely, and valued data driven risk/control insight. Internal Audit anticipates risk to influence improvements in the changing global risk/control environment. We provide advisory and assurance services to address enterprise risk aligned with strategic priorities and overall enterprise organizational goals.

The opportunity

The Sr. Analyst, Audit 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 position will sit in our Atlanta offices and travel to Smurfit Westrock sites will be part of the expectations for this role.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal audits of the Company's compliance, operational, and financial policies, procedures, and processes to ensure reliability and integrity of information, proper recording of transactions, safeguarding of assets, compliance with policies and procedures, achievement of operational goals and objectives, and effective and efficient use of resources
• Assist in the planning and supervision of and execute compliance, operational, and field audit testing in addition to walkthroughs, internal control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures to support the Company's Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 Program; document work performed, and communicate exceptions/deficiencies to internal audit management
• Work closely with the Company’s process owners and external auditor; provide appropriate support in the performance of walkthroughs as well as internal control/substantive testing
• Support all functional areas of Internal Audit including executing operational audits, compliance audits, plant audits, technology audits, and regular inventory observations
• Execute work in compliance with department and company policies; drive continuous improvement of IA approaches, tools and methodologies, and productivity; support an internal Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to maintain compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

What you need to succeed

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Relevant experience required which must include at least 2 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
• Prior experience in working within project teams of at least 2+ members and experience in effectively working in a large team environment (within the department and on cross-functional teams) to solve multi‑faceted business issues
• Available to travel approximately 30%, which may include periodic weekend travel

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree/MBA Plus
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE Plus
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interface with key stakeholders and leaders
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills both verbal and electronic formats
• Confident working with individuals at various levels of an organization in a consultative manner
• Strong technical abilities, working with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new IT Systems efficiently
• Data analytic skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights, strong problem‑solving skills
• Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, COSO, and/or Sarbanes‑Oxley

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.