Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity:

This position will be responsible for managing assurance and advisory Internal Audit (IA) projects including enterprise, financial, and technology related audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, and external Audit Direct Assistance procedures included within the annual Internal Audit plan. 

 

This role will support the department's aspiration of creating a strong risk/control assurance function, being consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services, delivering respected, valued, data-driven risk/control insights, and positively influencing continuous improvement of the changing global risk/control environment.   

 

The position is a part of Smurfit Westrock’s IA department and will report to the Director, Internal Audit, North America.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Plan and manage the execution of the Company's financial, operation, and compliance activities, procedures, and processes to ensure reliability and integrity of information, proper recording of transactions, safeguarding of assets, compliance with policies and procedures, achievement of operational goals and objectives, and effective and efficient use of resources Work closely with the Company’s external auditor; provide appropriate support in the performance of walkthroughs as well as internal control/substantive testing Support all functional areas of Internal Audit including executing financial and operational audits, compliance audits, plant audits, technology audits, and inventory observations Manage work in compliance with department and company policies; drive continuous improvement of IA approaches, tools and methodologies, and productivity; support an internal Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to maintain compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

What you need to succeed:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFERelevant experience required which must include at least 4 years’ experience with a Large Public Accounting/Consulting Firm (Audit or Advisory Services serving public companies) or 7+ years of industry experience with a large Public Company Internal Audit, SOX department, or relevant functional departmentAt least 3 years of supervisory experience, experience in successfully managing multiple concurrent projects with teams of at least 2+ membersExperience in effectively working in a large team environment (within the department and on cross-functional teams) to solve multi-faceted business issues Available to travel approximately 30%, which may include periodic weekend travel

 

Desired Skills:

Bilingual Spanish/EnglishMaster’s degree/MBA Plus Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with key stakeholders and leadersStrong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with stakeholders at all levels of the company both verbal and electronic formatsConfident working with individuals at all levels of an organization in a consultative manner Strong technical abilities, working with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new IT Systems efficientlyData analytic skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights; strong problem-solving skillsProcurement/Project Management/Construction Management/Supply Chain/Logistics/ComplianceAccounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, COSO, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.