Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor - Atlanta

Primary Responsibility: Responsible for execution of assigned internal audit projects. Essential Functions:

• Review, evaluate, and test internal controls and performance metrics of corporate functions and company operations, with an emphasis on accounting and finance processes.
• Responsible for all stages of financial and operational audit support – planning, fieldwork, and "wrap-up."
• Perform testing related to the Company's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program including completing and documenting process walk-through, testing controls, and assisting in remediation efforts.
• Assist completing operational audits of the Company's warehousing locations.
• Participating as a controls consultant on process improvement/re-engineering teams.
• Appraising business processes and providing value-added recommendations to management.
• Assist in the development of solutions to identified business needs meaningful communications to business owners.
• Provide meaningful communications to business owners and audit management.
• Travel for business up to 20% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required such as Business or Management.
• 4 years' general business work experience, with a minimum of 3 years audit experience (internal or external). Ideal candidates will have 1-year experience in Corporate environment.
• CIA or CPA desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience in public accounting a strong preference.
• Functional understanding of accounting and finance processes. Supply Chain processes, 3rd party logistics, or experience auditing controls in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of process engineering methodologies and operational best practices (i.e. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean) a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex processes and identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter who relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated with high degree of initiative.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of time
• Ability to work in a team environment and focus on a partnership approach.
• Ability to interface with all levels in the organization.