Internal Auditor

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

📋 Description

• Engage in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits, financial audits, operational audits, and financial statement audits.

• Evaluate adherence to U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.

• Aid in risk assessments, control evaluations, process reviews, and advisory projects.

• Contribute to audit planning, including financial statement analysis, review of prior audits, and assessment of business risks.

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

• Implement audit procedures and control testing, which includes SOX testing, while documenting audit workpapers.

• Carry out analytical procedures and utilize data analytics to detect trends, anomalies, control weaknesses, and risks.

• Participate in enhancements related to data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and audit technology.

• Assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and recommend process improvements.

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

• Conduct interviews and meetings to comprehend processes, risks, and controls while gathering evidence.

• Identify root causes and propose practical, risk-based recommendations.

• Prepare audit findings, management recommendations, and audit communications.

• Assist in the preparation of audit reports and presentations for management.

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

• Oversee and validate corrective actions.

• Support special projects, departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, methodology enhancements, and process automation.

• Stay informed about accounting standards, control frameworks, company policies, emerging risks, and industry best practices.

• Build and sustain relationships across the organization.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in additional languages, such as German or Mandarin, is a plus.

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

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

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

• Capacity to comprehend business processes, identify risks and control deficiencies, and recommend practical solutions and process enhancements.

• Experience or interest in data analytics, including data interpretation, trend identification, and support for data-driven audit procedures.

• Ability to contribute to the enhancement of Internal Audit data analytics capabilities through analytical procedures, tools, and reporting solutions.

• Commitment to high ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.

• Ability to work efficiently across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.

• Capability to work independently, prioritize conflicting demands, and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools such as 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, or the UK is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual development plan featuring on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences.

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Wellness incentives.

• Assistance with retirement savings.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Performance-based bonus programs for specific positions.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.