Sr. Internal Auditor

Smurfit Westrock•Atlanta, GA

118d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Audit executes assurance and advisory Internal Audit projects, including financial, enterprise, and technology-related audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, and external Audit Direct Assistance procedures included in the annual Internal Audit plan. The role supports a risk/control assurance function that provides advisory services and data-driven insights and influences continuous improvement in the global risk/control environment. The position is based in the Atlanta offices and requires travel to Smurfit Westrock sites. The successful candidate will assist with planning and executing audits and testing, work with process owners and the external auditor, document work and communicate exceptions, and support quality assurance and improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience with a large public accounting or consulting firm in audit or advisory services serving public companies, or 3+ years of industry experience in a large public company Internal Audit or SOX department.
Experience working on project teams of at least 2 members and effectively in large departmental and cross-functional teams to solve multifaceted business issues.
Availability to travel approximately 30%, which may include periodic weekend travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE certification.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with key stakeholders and leaders.
Strong verbal and electronic communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Confidence working consultatively with individuals at various organizational levels.
Strong technical abilities, including Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to learn new IT systems efficiently.
Data analytics skills, including using data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights, and strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, COSO, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing audits of company compliance, operational, and financial policies, procedures, and processes to assess information reliability and integrity, transaction recording, asset safeguarding, policy compliance, operational objectives, and resource use.
Assist in planning and supervising compliance, operational, and field audit testing; perform walkthroughs, internal control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Program.
Document work performed and communicate exceptions and deficiencies to internal audit management.
Work with process owners and the external auditor, providing support for walkthroughs and internal control and substantive testing.
Execute operational, compliance, plant, and technology audits, as well as regular inventory observations.
Perform work in compliance with department and company policies and drive continuous improvement of Internal Audit approaches, tools, methodologies, and productivity.
Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to maintain compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.