Internal Auditor

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

📋 Description

• Engage in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits, financial audits, operational audits, and audits of financial statements.

• Evaluate adherence to U.S. GAAP, organizational policies, and internal control standards.

• Assist in conducting risk assessments, control evaluations, process reviews, and advisory services.

• Support post-acquisition evaluations, improvements in audit methodologies, initiatives involving audit technology, data analytics projects, automation prospects, quality enhancement efforts, and other departmental activities.

• Aid in audit planning, which includes analyzing financial statements, reviewing prior audit outcomes, and evaluating business risks.

• Participate in opening, status, and closing meetings with management and process owners.

• Implement audit procedures and control testing, including SOX testing, while documenting comprehensive audit workpapers.

• Execute analytical procedures and utilize data analytics to uncover trends, anomalies, control deficiencies, and potential risks.

• Contribute to advancements in data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence capabilities, and enhancements in audit technology.

• Assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.

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

• Conduct interviews and meetings with company staff to grasp processes, risks, controls, and supporting documentation.

• Assist in root-cause analysis, risk-based recommendations, audit findings, management suggestions, audit reports, and presentations.

• Keep audit documentation, testing outcomes, findings, and action plans organized in Optro (AuditBoard).

• Monitor and verify corrective actions in response to audit findings.

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

• Build and maintain relationships with personnel across the organization.

• Receive daily guidance from an Internal Audit Senior or Supervisor and report directly to the Manager, Internal Audit.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline is required.

• 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 solid understanding of manufacturing settings, business processes, and internal controls is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

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

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

• Ability to comprehend business processes, identify risks and control deficiencies, and propose practical solutions and enhancements.

• Exposure to or interest in data analytics, including skills to interpret data, discern trends and anomalies, and support data-driven audit activities.

• Capability to enhance Internal Audit data analytics functionalities through the development, refinement, and assessment of analytics procedures, tools, and reporting solutions.

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

• A collaborative team player with the ability to effectively engage across functions, cultures, and all organizational levels.

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

• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual development plan featuring on-the-job coaching and structured training opportunities.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Wellness incentives.

• Support for retirement savings.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Performance-based bonus programs for select positions.