Internal Auditor

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established global organization seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join its corporate audit team. This position will be responsible for conducting financial and operational audits across multiple business locations, with a strong focus on evaluating internal controls, identifying risk, and improving business processes.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys working across different areas of an organization and partnering with both finance and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and perform financial and operational audits across multiple locations.
• Review business processes, internal controls, and areas of financial and operational risk.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, testing, and audit documentation.
• Identify control gaps and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear audit findings and communicate recommendations to management.
• Review corrective action plans and follow up on audit findings.
• Participate in process and systems audits as needed.
• Assist with audit planning, risk assessments, and development of audit programs.
• Serve as Lead Auditor on select engagements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• 5+ years of audit experience.
• Manufacturing audit experience required.
• Manufacturing experience may come from internal audit or public accounting/external audit experience supporting manufacturing clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate audit findings clearly and professionally with various levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Americas as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or similar professional certification.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience working within a global or multi-location organization.
• ERP/SAP experience.
• Experience utilizing data analytics or AI tools within an audit environment.

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.