Senior Auditor Global Internal Audit & Sox

Newell Brands • Atlanta, GA

2d • $100,000 - $107,000

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor supports the execution of a risk‑based internal audit plan for a multinational Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization. This is an execution‑focused role responsible for independently performing audit procedures, documenting results, and identifying control gaps and operational improvement opportunities across core financial and operational processes. The candidate will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to develop a sound understanding of end‑to‑end processes and associated risks.
The role requires strong financial and operational audit capabilities, proficiency in English, and working knowledge of SAP used solely to support audit testing. The candidate will leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness, prepares inspection‑ready workpapers, support clear communication of audit results, and perform follow‑up testing to validate remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Operations. Masters degree preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal); Spanish a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal audit or external audit (Big 4 or large public accounting preferred).
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX/ICFR, NBC, internal controls, and business process risks.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional skepticism.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Proven experience interacting with and presenting to middle and senior management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required (approximately 25–35%).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with manufacturing, inventory management, and consumer goods industries highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Workiva a plus.
• Experience applying data analytics to audit planning, testing, or reporting.
• Professional certification (CIA, or equivalent) preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned audit procedures in support of financial, operational, compliance, and SOX‑related audits, in accordance with IIA Standards and the company’s internal audit methodology.
• Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing across core CPG processes, including: Order‑to‑Cash Procure‑to‑Pay Sales & Operations Planning Inventory management (manufactured and sourced finished goods) Manufacturing operations and cost accounting Supply chain, logistics, and third‑party sourcing
• Perform interim and year-end SOX testing
• Record‑to‑Report

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees