Sr. Internal Audit

Newell Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Sr Assoc, Internal Audit: Gen Proc & Systems supports the execution of a risk-based internal audit plan for a multinational consumer packaged goods organization. This execution-focused role independently performs audit procedures, documents results, and identifies control gaps and operational improvement opportunities across core financial and operational processes. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand end-to-end processes and related risks. The position requires strong financial and operational audit capabilities, proficiency in English, and working knowledge of SAP for audit testing. The successful candidate uses data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness, prepares inspection-ready workpapers, supports clear communication of audit results, and performs follow-up testing to validate remediation. The role is based in Norwalk, Connecticut, or Atlanta, Georgia, and requires approximately 25–35% domestic and international travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Operations.
3–5 years of experience in internal audit or external audit.
Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX/ICFR, NBC, internal controls, and business process risks.
Experience applying data analytics to audit planning, testing, or reporting.
Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
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 and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
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

Master’s degree.
Big 4 or large public accounting experience.
Experience with manufacturing, inventory management, and consumer goods industries.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Working knowledge of Workiva.
Professional certification (CIA or equivalent), preferred or in progress.
Spanish language skills.

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 Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Sales & Operations Planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations and cost accounting, supply chain, logistics, third-party sourcing, and Record to Report processes.
Perform interim and year-end SOX testing.
Document audit procedures and results in inspection-ready workpapers.
Identify control gaps and operational improvement opportunities.
Use data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness.
Support clear communication of audit results.
Perform follow-up testing to validate remediation.
Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand end-to-end processes and associated risks.
Travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25–35%.