Sr. Internal Auditor

Description

At Bunzl, we believe that our people are central to our success and so developing them is a priority for our business. Our purpose is to deliver essential business solutions around the world and create long-term sustainable value for the benefit of all our stakeholders. Bunzl is one of the largest value-added distributors in the world in our market sectors.

The Senior Internal Auditor will be directly responsible for coordinating the day-to-day execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Responsibilities involve leading or conducting projects that are consistent with the function's methodology and protocols; providing advisory services to management; properly scoping and assessing risks for each project; and providing training and coaching to the global audit team as part of continuous improvement. The Senior Auditor upholds all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri. This is not a remote role.

Responsibilities:

• Leads audit procedures including conducting interviews, reviewing documents, preparing working papers, and composing audit reports.

• Leads audit fieldwork, including identifying and defining issues, developing testing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.

• Interfaces directly with local management by leading opening and closing meetings for projects.

• Monitors and reports audit activity status to Project Manager in line with project scheduling.

• Communicates the results of audit and advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to the Project Manager and local management.

• Develops and maintains productive stakeholder, team, and management relationships through individual contact and group meetings.

• Assists Audit Managers and Directors with identifying and evaluating the organization's risk areas and provides key input to the development of the audit work programs.

• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

• Provides, or assists in providing, training, coaching and guidance to global team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics (or similar discipline) required

• CPA / CA, CIA, CISA, or international equivalent (or in process of completion) advantageous

• 3+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including supervisory or project management experience.

• Internal Audit strongly preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of and skills in applying internal auditing standards, accounting principles and practices, management policies, and preferred business practices.

• Ability to apply a business focused approach to the Internal Audit function.

• Skills in leading audits and directing teamwork in line with deadlines.

• Skill in planning and project management and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Considerable skill in using Microsoft Office products (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Use of HighBond advantageous.

• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and written presentations.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, and external contacts to work effectively in a professional team environment.

• Proven track record of team leadership, and development of sustainable relationships.

• Ability to work in an ever-growing global environment with domestic and international travel requirements (30-40%). Majority domestic travel in US, but includes travel to Mexico and Canada, with one trip per year to Europe / South America.

• Additional language skills advantageous (Spanish or Portuguese preferred).

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days

• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time

• 401K with generous company match

• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America-and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential... your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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