The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement, and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks.  This position will be in our Pittsburgh Headquarters location.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in a variety of business areas; Support the objectives established for SOX compliance which includes conducting and participating in walkthroughs, conducting tests of design and operational effectiveness for key processes and controls; Identify control gaps and other operational issues, propose solutions to be discussed and implemented with process owners and summarize issues and recommendations into clear and concise action items; Work closely with process/control owners to ensure that effective remediation plans are in place to address audit findings and ensure timely closure of action plans; Help create value for the finance organization by designing efficient solutions to drive operational efficiencies, compliance with company policies, and thereby reducing risk of material financial reporting misstatements; Gain and maintain an excellent understanding of key business processes to assist operations and finance managers in identifying best practices from an internal control perspective; Participate in system and project implementations which have Internal Control /SOX implications; Work closely with different levels of management and business process owners to ensure key controls are timely identified and embedded in the process, tested, and operating effectively; Contribute to the preparation of periodic reporting to key stakeholders such as senior management; Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and continuously improve on the existing internal control framework; Develop and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Business Process, Control Owners to determine key risk areas that need process improvement; Assist in developing practical approaches and solutions that address internal control compliance challenges and issues.

 

Knowledge And Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Certified Public Accounting (CPA),Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a plus; 4+ years of professional experience; Experience as an auditor (preferably in one of the Big 4 public accounting firms); Experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) audits and assessments; Strong knowledge of US GAAP; Able to identify, document and evaluate key financial and business control processes within a global organization; Ability to comprehend the relationship between different control procedures and objectives and the impact on overall internal control framework Strong analytical skills; Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to gain respect of senior management; Knowledge of AuditBoard is a plus; Comfortable working in a team and independently, willing and able to take on responsibility; Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to prioritize work effectively to meet tight or demanding timelines.

 

 

Our hiring criteria meets the requirements of the OLF.

Applicants must be a US Persons

Applicants must not require any sponsorship.

All applicants must comply with the CGP (Controlled Goods Program).

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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