Senior Internal Auditor

Nordson Corporation•Westlake, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor develops and performs internal audit procedures, evaluates internal controls and business processes, and prepares reports on audit findings. The role performs operational, compliance, and financial audits in accordance with Internal Auditing Standards and supports annual Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX) compliance work. It also includes following up on outstanding audit issues and collaborating with Nordson’s internal audit co-sourced firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of public accounting and/or private industry experience, with knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas.
Understanding of internal control concepts and experience applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on evaluations of business processes, areas, or functions.
Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
Understanding of technical accounting and financial reporting.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting effectively to peers and management.
Ability to work constructively and productively with the internal audit co-sourced firm.
Detail-oriented, self-starting, and strong organizational skills.
Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA designation.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
IT auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop audit scopes, perform audit procedures, and prepare reports reflecting work performed.
Follow up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
Support annual SOX Section 404 compliance work, including reviewing process documentation and assisting with the development and execution of control-testing plans.
Use the annual SOX financial risk assessment to plan and execute SOX test plans.
Perform operational, compliance, and financial audits in accordance with Internal Auditing Standards.
Evaluate risks by surveying business function, computer system, and internal control activity owners to understand operations and assess internal controls.
Collect and analyze financial and operational data to test internal controls, verify compliance with operating procedures or regulatory requirements, and evaluate business process effectiveness.
Develop audit work plans and design audit tests to achieve audit scope and objectives.
Review transactions, documents, records, and methods for accuracy and internal control effectiveness.
Prepare audit working papers in accordance with Internal Audit Standards, using methods such as narratives, flowcharts, sampling, or computer application tools.
Participate in preparing formal written reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.