Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Title: Senior Global Finance Auditor
Job Description:
The Senior Global Finance Auditor is responsible for conducting financial and operational audits throughout the company's international and domestic organizations, and formulating recommendations for improvement in operating performance and control. This individual will effectively scope and plan for assigned audit engagements, including the preparation of audit risk assessments and planning to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
Responsibilities:
Perform financial audits of domestic and international businesses over the course of an 18-24 month rotation in Corporate Audit.
Utilize skills and knowledge acquired from 3-6 years of public accounting experience to assess the accuracy of financial statements, adequacy of internal controls, and identify business process improvements.
Successfully complete audits from planning to fieldwork to report issuance to wrap up.
Document all audit work performed in a clear, purposeful, and timely manner.
Establish positive working relationships with management and provide input on risks and controls while maintaining independence and objectivity.
Promote an effective team-oriented atmosphere and take initiative to assist in the orientation and development of new auditors.
Achieve individual and department goals as assigned.
Leverage experience obtained and relationships developed over the course of the rotation to identify future career interests and opportunities in finance.
Education and Experience:
Required:
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3-6 busy seasons in internal/external audit practice of a public accounting firm, Big 4 highly preferred.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley; experience in performing financial statement audits for SEC clients and/or SOX processes and controls.
Project management experience including the ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and complete assignments with little or no supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
Ability to express a point of view and advise on risk and control considerations.
Manufacturing and/or international business experience desirable.
Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.
CPA or other certification (CFE, CIA, CMA) highly preferred.
40-60% travel to international and domestic locations required.
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