Internal Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assist in planning audit activities, which includes analyzing financial statements, reviewing previous audit outcomes, and assessing business risks.

• Engage in opening, status, and closing meetings with management and process stakeholders.

• Carry out audit procedures and control testing, encompassing SOX testing, while meticulously documenting work in thorough, precise, and well-supported audit workpapers.

• Conduct analytical procedures and employ data analytics techniques to uncover trends, anomalies, control deficiencies, and potential risks.

• Contribute to advancements in data analytics, automation solutions, artificial intelligence capabilities, and audit technologies.

• Assess the design and operational efficacy of internal controls and pinpoint opportunities for process enhancements.

• Relay audit findings to the auditor-in-charge.

• Conduct interviews and meetings with company staff to comprehend business processes, risks, and controls, and gather supporting evidence.

• Aid in identifying root causes of audit observations and formulating practical, risk-based recommendations.

• Assist in drafting audit findings, management recommendations, and communications related to audits.

• Support the preparation of audit reports and presentations for management.

• Enter and maintain audit documentation, testing outcomes, findings, and action plans within Optro (AuditBoard).

• Facilitate the monitoring and validation of corrective actions taken in response to audit findings.

• Assist with special projects, departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and various other assignments.

• Contribute to enhancements in audit methodology, process automation initiatives, and the effective utilization of audit technologies and tools.

• Stay updated on accounting standards, internal control frameworks, company policies, emerging risks, and industry best practices.

• Build and foster relationships with personnel across the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalents are preferred.

• Candidates who are currently pursuing or committed to obtaining a relevant professional certification are encouraged to apply.

• Preferred 1-2 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related area.

• Experience in and/or a strong grasp of manufacturing environments, business processes, and internal controls is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Additional language proficiency, such as German or Mandarin, is an advantage.

• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal control frameworks, and risk-based auditing principles.

• Capability to comprehend business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and propose practical solutions and process improvements.

• Experience with or an interest in data analytics, including the ability to interpret data, recognize trends and anomalies, and support data-driven audit procedures.

• Ability to enhance Internal Audit data analytics capabilities through the development, refinement, and evaluation of analytics procedures, tools, and reporting solutions.

• A commitment to the highest ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.

• A collaborative team player capable of working effectively across functions, cultures, and all organizational levels.

• Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision.

• Flexible and adaptable, with the capability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Preferred experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, AuditBoard, or similar platforms).

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%).

• Eligibility to work in Germany/Ireland/UK is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer policy.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%).