OPERATIONAL AUDIT – SENIOR AUDITOR
About The Position
The Senior Auditor conducts financial and operational reviews, obtains and evaluates facts, and plans and executes audits in accordance with accepted standards. The role prepares reports, directs the activities of less experienced auditors, and serves as lead auditor on assigned engagements. The Senior Auditor leads audit projects from risk identification, planning, and scoping through fieldwork, documentation, reporting, and recommendations. The role also supports the development of other auditors through supervision, coaching, and mentoring; communicates findings and project status to management and auditees; analyzes data; and contributes to continuous improvement of the audit practice. The position requires 25% domestic and international travel annually, generally for two weeks at a time. Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
- Four years of auditing experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing.
- Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally annually, generally for two weeks at a time.
- Demonstrated understanding of audit concepts and risk assessment methodologies, including identifying and evaluating risks across a diverse, global business model.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Planning and organizational efficiency.
- Self-directed and self-motivated.
- Ability to work effectively with others with humility and good judgment.
- Ability to multitask and remain flexible.
- At least 20 hours of CPE each calendar year, or 40 hours if CPA or CIA.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA, and/or CIA.
- Spanish or Asian language skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate pre-audit planning.
- Perform engagement risk assessments.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with auditees and business partners.
- Keep the Audit Manager informed of audit issues and project status.
- Provide leadership during fieldwork and maintain an understanding of audit issues.
- Ensure findings are adequately documented.
- Complete audit deliverables on time, including work papers, audit reports, and staff feedback.
- Review audit team work papers before submission to the Audit Manager.
- Write effective field audit findings and final audit reports.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff auditors.
- Identify effective uses for computer-assisted auditing tools, including ACL and data analytics.
- Perform high-risk, high-exposure special assignments as requested.
- Lead the quarterly Disclosure Review Process.
- Continuously learn about relevant business trends and issues and participate in IIA or other professional business networking opportunities.
- Complete at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Education each calendar year, or 40 hours if CPA or CIA.
- Lead internal audit projects by identifying risks, planning and scoping audits, executing and documenting business processes, conducting walkthroughs, reporting and presenting findings, and recommending process improvements and risk mitigation.
- Collect and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and analyze and report results to management and other stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement of the audit practice through learning and development, CPE, department initiatives, and stretch projects.
- Develop less experienced auditors through on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Incorporate manager feedback and guidance into work products and future performance.
Benefits
- Ecolab states that it strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits for associates and their families; specific benefits are not listed.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
