Internal Auditing Leader

Lightera•Norcross, GA

About The Position

The Internal Auditing Leader leads internal auditing activities and oversees J-Sox and external audit activities, providing guidance and support to areas regarding non-conformities, observations, and risks identified during audits. The role performs financial, operational, and compliance audits; assesses internal controls and compliance; and recommends improvements to processes and controls. It also coordinates audit schedules and tests, communicates findings and recommendations to departments and management, and maintains reporting documentation and dashboards. The position requires domestic and international travel of less than 25%. Internal Auditing must maintain independence, and this role reports to Global Internal Auditing leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in internal auditing, finance, or accounting.
Strong understanding of company processes in a matrixed organization.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze multiple forms of data, particularly from accounting and finance.
Ability to develop and execute complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives, detect anomalies, and evaluate potential risks or opportunities.
Experience gathering and assessing data.
Knowledge of accounting and finance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain discretion with confidential and proprietary information.
Strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare audit schedules and checklists, perform audit tests, and present results.
Extract, cleanse, transform, and prepare data from multiple systems using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures.
Review and evaluate internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.
Recommend process and control improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop internal audit schedules and determine tests to be performed.
Analyze data and evaluate results, providing insights and recommendations.
Manage communications with departments about audit schedules, findings, risks, recommendations, and related process steps.
Communicate results to department leaders and the Management Council.
Create and maintain documentation and records for reporting, ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively.
Present audit findings, non-conformities, and observations to audited areas and recommend ways to mitigate risks.
Compile and report findings and recommendations in comprehensive reports to stakeholders and the Management Council.
Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate results and support decision-making.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Maintain discretion when handling confidential and proprietary information and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.