Senior Internal Auditor

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and leading internal audit and advisory engagements across a global manufacturing organization. The role provides independent, objective assurance and insight to improve operations, strengthen internal controls, and support risk management and governance processes.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end audit engagements (risk assessment through reporting); Support the organization's SOX compliance program; Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and risk exposures; Collaborate with global business units and functional leaders; Lead audit planning, scoping, and risk assessment activities for assigned engagements; Develop and execute risk-based audit programs; Perform and/or oversee detailed testing of controls and transactions; Ensure timely completion of audits; Draft clear, concise audit findings, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations; Present results to management and support development of remediation plans; Track and validate corrective actions; Participate in annual SOX risk assessment and scoping; Execute and/or review SOX control testing and evaluate design and effectiveness; Support year-end reporting and coordination with external auditors; Provide advisory support on business initiatives; Conduct targeted reviews, investigations, or data analytics projects; Build effective relationships with global stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT; Support Audit Committee and senior leadership reporting as needed; Contribute to internal audit methodology enhancements and best practices; Mentor junior auditors; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives; May audit staff

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or other relevant business discipline; 3 years of internal audit, public accounting, or relevant finance/accounting experience; Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks (COSO); SOX compliance requirements; Financial reporting and accounting principles; Ability to assess complex processes, identify risks, and evaluate control effectiveness; Strong data analysis capabilities with attention to detail; Critical thinking and professional skepticism; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to clearly articulate audit issues and recommendations to all levels of management; Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; Ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously; Experience leading audit engagements and providing direction to team members; Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice to have

Master of Business Administration (MBA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional certification; Audit experience in public accounting or within a global manufacturing firm; Familiarity with IIA Global Standards; Familiarity with ERP systems; Experience with data analytics and/or AI software; Familiarity or past experience with audit, SOX, or other GRC software platforms; Familiarity with financial consolidation software; Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes