Senior Financial Auditor

We are the world's leader in manufacturing consumer goods for our adult consumers. To that end, we seek to identify, attract and retain top talent in the industry. We offer excellent compensation packages with generous bonus opportunities and advancement that is expected and rewarded. We are currently looking to add a Senior Auditor to our facility. The ideal candidate will have:



Background required:

Knowledge of accounting on a college level with detailed knowledge of audit techniques, theories and standards. Good computer skills and professional qualifications (e.g. CPA, ACCA) are a plus.


Skills and Abilities: 5-7 years of significant hands-on experience in accounting, auditing or operations acquired in public accounting, private industry, or consulting. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to quickly learn and understand diverse business environments and develop and implement audit testing in assigned areas. Must be skilled in problem solving and exhibit creativity. Must be able to identify exposure area and place problems in proper perspective. Must be able to conduct research, and analyze data and report information concisely, search for solutions and create methodologies for accomplishing audit objectives. Must have a strong sense of tact and diplomacy to conduct audit assignments effectively. Must have good coaching and development skills when working with less experienced staff.

The job requires the ability to handle situations of stress on a regular basis. Also required is the ability to consistently meet tight deadlines and work under time constraints.


Responsibilites:

An essential function of this position is the ability to handle significant amounts of stress in a high pressure environment, including but not limited to, the inherent nature of the work, the impact on or accountability for decision making, the requirement that work/projects be completed within tight time frames/deadlines, completing multiple assignments simultaneously, handling confidential or sensitive information, the high volume of work, and the ability to travel and work long hours as needed.

Responsible for the quality and analysis of more difficult audits. Ensuring quality of audits consists of:

·understanding business operations under auditrecognizing and evaluating relevant business risks and controls performing appropriate audit tests focusing on high risk areasdeveloping audit findings and recommendations into an audit report format and adhering to time schedule with minimal supervision from the Audit Managerpresenting and discussing audit concerns/findings with operating company managementmaintaining confidentialityplanning of audit engagement and development of audit plan

Evaluates/documents business risks and the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices within affiliates and operating companies, including the safeguarding of assets and the economic and efficient use of company resources.

Determines compliance with policies and procedures; reports on deviations uncovered, identified control weaknesses and areas of cost savings, and prescribes remedial action(s).

Develops audit findings including recommendations for improvements in policies, procedures, and methods. Prepares the draft and the final audit report for issuance to operating company and senior corporate management, which requires a minimum of edit and change by the Audit Manager.

Prepares adequate work papers of audits conducted to provide sufficient documentation of work performed.

Provides indirect supervision of audit staff assigned to the audit in carrying out the direction from the Audit Manager and Director. This includes coordinating the assignments of work and deadlines, following-up, work-paper reviews and coaching/developing.Resolves day-to-day problems with line management up to Director level concerning specific audits in order to provide for the timely, accurate completion of projects. Actively solicits management's feedback and asserts corporate departmental philosophy of strong control environments

Coordinates with external auditors in conducting their interim and year-end audits as planned.

Assists the Audit Manager as required. Performs or participates in the execution of audits and/or special projects as assigned such as training less experienced staff when requested or assigned. REQUIREMENTS
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