Internal Auditor

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Internal Auditor position is to act as a primary auditor and be responsible for conducting a variety of internal audits for SMC's various business segments within the organization. The Internal Auditor must show versatility with various internal control standards and demonstrate the discipline to adapt to an everchanging work environment. Success in this position requires the drive to accomplish assigned projects and tasks under strict deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the planning and execution of various internal auditing requirements including but not limited to environmental, information technology, financial, performance, and operational standards.
• Execute an audit plan documenting various general observations, considerations, and findings with a goal to mitigate financial risk to the organization. Each audit scope will consider mixture of the following:
• Impartiality observe specific business processes and environments
• Conduct controls testing specific to risk management, financial reporting, productivity strategies, and other aligned corporate initiatives.
• Inquiring with a all ranges of personnel to determine effectiveness of stated internal controls.
• Confirm the alignment of corporate goals and objectives are being met.
• Conduct onsite audits in various locations throughout North America.
• Help design testing procedures that are relevant to the management of internal controls associates with all segments of the organization.
• Report detailed opinions and conclusions in a final audit report that encompasses all areas of the business.
• Systematically track assigned findings and conduct follow-up audits to ensure that executed actions plans are effective.
• Conduct special analysis and studies of identified business conditions and present the results to various levels of leadership.
• Make various recommendations to the Manager, Internal Auditing on: improve opportunities to the auditing process, possible cost-savings measurements, possible loophole aversions. internal controls and governance processes, and protection avenues to protect against fraud & theft of corporate assets.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel between 20 - 40% of the time.
• Off-hour meetings and work to accommodate global initiatives.
• Infrequent off-hours work.
• Carry mobile phone during work and off-hours.
• Fast paced corporate culture with high profile deadlines.
• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Office / professional environment.
• Ability to travel both Domestic & International.

Minimum lifting requirements of 15 pounds

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 5+ years relevant experience required.
• Experience in a SOX / J-SOX control environment is a plus.
• Professional designation is a plus (CIA, CPA preferred).
• Ability to work independently in a strong team environment.
• Proficient with various modern-day corporation-level software solutions such as: standard office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, CRM, HRIS, ERP, etc.
• Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to familiarize yourself with all of SMC's operational / supporting systems.
• Strong technical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strive to accomplish assigned tasks under strict deadlines.
• Ability to comfortability communicate to all levels of personnel, including C-Suite Level Executives
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to travel aboard.
• Confidential integrity is a must.

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