Requirements:

• 4 or more years of internal audit either in industry, public accounting, or a consulting firm environment performing internal audit co-sourcing

• Proficiency in ACL and VISIO

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• Master’s degree in Accounting in lieu of an undergraduate degree in Accounting  

• CPA or CPA/​CIA-eligible

• If not a CPA or CIA, other professional certification or active pursuit thereof (CISA, CFE, etc) preferred

 Qualifications
 
Summary of Experience and Education
" Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required.
" Minimum six to seven years audit experience.
" Minimum two years as a manager with a large multinational or Big 4 Accounting firm.
" Minimum four years supervisory or managerial experience required.
" Minimum two years industry experience preferred.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
" In-depth understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, internal control models, and domestic and international regulatory requirements.
" In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and related testing requirements.
" Demonstrated success in leading, directing, managing, and developing staff and high performance teams.
" Extensive experience in supervising and leading audit execution.
" Proficiency in test plan development for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
" Ability to lead and direct operational and financial audits. 
" Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills.
" Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals.
" Skilled in collaborative management and motivational techniques.
" Experienced in directing and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, metrics, and regulatory compliance (both domestic and international).
" Functional understanding of freight forwarding, supply chain management, or third party logistics.
" Experience in customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
" Strong financial analytical skills with experience in performing quantitative statistical analysis, simulation models, and mathematical models..
" Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition; and handles stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization. 
" Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and specific job related software applications.  
" Working knowledge of ACL or equivalent is preferred.
" Experience with ERP systems (particularly Oracle).
" Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
" Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds. 
" Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
" Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
" Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
Licenses and Certifications
" CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) required.
" CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) preferred.
" CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred. 

Minimal Education Required for the Position:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Information Systems

Certification and/or License(s) Required for the Position:

One of the following is required

·        Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)

·        Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”)

·        Dual certification as a CPA and Systems Auditor (“CISA”) is preferred.

Minimal Years of Training, and/or Experience Required for the Position:

Minimum of 10 years audit and accounting experience with 5-8 years IT audit experience.  Experience in Big 4, Fortune 500 or healthcare highly desirable.

Specific Skills and Special Abilities Required for the Position:

This person must be able to analyze and grasp the current state of a process; the potential problems with the current state develop a future state in collaboration with stakeholders of the process under audit.   This person must be persuasive, be a consensus builder and a strong negotiator in advocating for blank best interest. This person must be able to work well with all levels of individuals in the organization including those in clinical roles to those in senior leadership positions.

This position must have expert level knowledge of ACL (Audit Command Language), and Microsoft Access

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

Required: Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum of 8 years of Financial, Operations and Audit experience.  Supervisory experience also required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Required:  A licensed CPA or CIA.  If not a CIA, willingness to pursue a CIA license during first year of hire.  Maintain at least one Professional Affiliation (IIA Membership minimum).

Computer Skills:

Required:  Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Preferred:  ACL (Data Mining/Auditing Application) and Visio (Microsoft Flow Charting)

Language Skill:

Required: Ability to speak, read and communicate orally and in writing in English required and with all levels of management.

Preferred: Ability to speak one additional language (Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian)

Mathematical Skill:

Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are required.  Able to use a calculator and perform math formulas in Excel worksheets.  Also able to perform analytical review of financial data audited, including testing results where applicable.

Reasoning Ability:

Able to follow direction and/or process information to ensure all aspects of assignment(s) have been identified and completed adequately and timely.  This would include identifying process controls, objectives and related risks.  Also able to provide reasonable conclusions and resolutions while performing and reporting on audit activities, where applicable. 

Ability to manage staff and assignments and comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritizing as needed.

PHYSICAL/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to sit for extended periods of time. Able to use computer keyboard and mouse while completing assigned tasks.  Bend and reach with hands and arms occasionally. Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.  Up to 50% travel to domestic and international locations required.

Work Environment: 

Able to work in a fast paced and changing office environment.  Also able to maintain confidentiality required due to the position’s access to sensitive business information.  This includes confidentiality of information from other staff in the department, where appropriate.