Internal Audit Senior Associate

Howmet Aerospace•Pittsburgh, PA

32d•$75 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace, Inc. (Howmet) is currently in search of an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join the Internal Audit group in Pittsburgh, PA. This role will report to the Internal Audit Director - North America and Global SOX. Primary Purpose of the Job: Providing an objective and professional evaluation of internal control systems and to recommend and advise on improvements in control systems for the company's operating locations and key processes. The Internal Audit group is ideal for career development for highly motivated individuals as this position offers extensive exposure to Howmet Segments and to the company's financial policies and practices. Major Activities / Key Challenges: Accountability for thorough execution of audit assignments Demonstrating increased audit skill levels to perform increasingly more complex audits Providing recommendations to location and senior management which improve processes and internal controls Effectively developing an understanding of businesses/ functions being audited in order to fairly and objectively assess controls Utilizing tools for data analysis to identify areas of risk and focus during pre-audit planning and audit execution Traveling to company locations throughout North America (travel is scheduled in advance and approximates 25%-30% in January through November) Working within a hybrid work environment which includes a mix of in-office and work-from-home workdays when not traveling Participating in a cross-functional team (Process Team, Data Analytics Team, or Risk Team), working collaboratively to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audits Assisting external auditors with SOX-related audit testing and physical inventory observations Occasionally leading less complex audits after gaining experience with auditing different areas

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Fraud, Economics, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution
Minimum of two years of financial, accounting, or audit experience
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Effective interpersonal skills
Deadline driven and results-oriented
Strong analytical and communication skills
Effective working in teams/being a team player
Possessing a solid understanding of accounting/US GAAP
High proficiency in using MS Office Suite, especially higher functions within Excel
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Being a role model for integrity, diversity and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing company
Experience using AuditBoard software
Experience with querying databases (e.g., Power BI or Essbase)
Experience in auditing company processes, specifically for manufacturing clients
Professional Certification (CPA, MBA, CFE, CIA, etc.)

Responsibilities

Accountability for thorough execution of audit assignments
Demonstrating increased audit skill levels to perform increasingly more complex audits
Providing recommendations to location and senior management which improve processes and internal controls
Effectively developing an understanding of businesses/ functions being audited in order to fairly and objectively assess controls
Utilizing tools for data analysis to identify areas of risk and focus during pre-audit planning and audit execution
Traveling to company locations throughout North America (travel is scheduled in advance and approximates 25%-30% in January through November)
Working within a hybrid work environment which includes a mix of in-office and work-from-home workdays when not traveling
Participating in a cross-functional team (Process Team, Data Analytics Team, or Risk Team), working collaboratively to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audits
Assisting external auditors with SOX-related audit testing and physical inventory observations
Occasionally leading less complex audits after gaining experience with auditing different areas