Internal Auditor, IT & Financial Process

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of documentation and business records to ensure adherence to IT and financial process control standards and procedures.

• Oversee the annual global SOX audit process for IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs), and report assessments.

• Direct and/or take part in individual SOX business audits as outlined in the annual audit schedule.

• Lead or support various IT audits, including those related to system implementations.

• Identify and assess departures from established standards, procedures, and best business practices.

• Detect actual or potential issues and determine the need for further investigation.

• Draft audit reports or sections thereof that detail findings and suggest corrective measures.

• Engage with internal clients and participate in meetings regarding audits and recommendations.

• Monitor the execution of audit solutions.

• Collaborate with Internal Audit’s co-sourced provider and external auditors.

• Work alongside other Internal Audit team members to evaluate the efficiency and compliance of internal controls related to financial reporting on a global scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of auditing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in business with a focus on information systems, accounting, or a related discipline.

• Required experience in SOX testing across all ITGC categories.

• Experience in testing business process controls and/or a desire to gain experience in non-IT audit domains.

• Willingness to undertake approximately 30–40% domestic and international travel, occasionally at short notice.

• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities across several audits.

• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or their international equivalents are preferred, or significant progress towards such designations.

• Language skills relevant to Cabot’s operational regions are preferred; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

• Understanding of auditing principles and practices.

• Capability to implement internal auditing standards, procedures, and techniques.

• Strong grasp of IT audit practices and standards, with exposure to financial reporting processes.

• Awareness of common fraud indicators, scenarios, and testing methodologies.

• Project management capabilities.

• Competence to plan and lead audits at corporate, plant, and service center levels.

• Familiarity with using Optro (formerly AuditBoard) for internal audit workflow and reporting is advantageous.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and succinctly.

• Proficient in collaborating and effectively interacting with others.

• Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data and materials, leading to well-informed conclusions.

• Skills in continuous auditing, data analytics, and data mining are advantageous.

• Must successfully complete a background check and drug test following a conditional offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits starting from the first day of employment.

• 401K savings plan.

• Vision benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Annual bonus contingent on company performance.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Training, coaching, and support for continuous professional development.

• Remote work environment with the flexibility to manage your schedule.

• Opportunities for both domestic and international travel.

• A dynamic, flexible, and collaborative team atmosphere.

• Opportunities for career development and promotions from within.