Internal Auditor

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Internal Auditor in Pittsburgh, PA. Duties Include:

• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in a variety of business areas
• Support the objectives established for SOX compliance which includes conducting and participating in walkthroughs, conducting tests of design and operational effectiveness for key processes and controls
• Identify control gaps and other operational issues, propose solutions to be discussed and implemented with process owners and summarize issues and recommendations into clear and concise action items
• Work closely with process/control owners to ensure that effective remediation plans are in place to address audit findings and ensure timely closure of action plans
• Help create value for the finance organization by designing efficient solutions to drive operational efficiencies, compliance with company policies, and thereby reducing risk of material financial reporting misstatements
• Gain and maintain an excellent understanding of key business processes to assist operations and finance managers in identifying best practices from an internal control perspective
• Participate in system and project implementations which have Internal Control /SOX implications
• Work closely with different levels of management and business process owners to ensure key controls are timely identified and embedded in the process, tested, and operating effectively
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic reporting to key stakeholders such as senior management
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and continuously improve on the existing internal control framework
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Business Process, Control Owners to determine key risk areas that need process improvement
• Assist in developing practical approaches and solutions that address internal control compliance challenges and issues
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a plus
• 4+ years of professional experience
• Experience as an auditor
• Experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) audits and assessments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Able to identify, document and evaluate key financial and business control processes within a global organization
• Ability to comprehend the relationship between different control procedures and objectives and the impact on overall internal control framework
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to gain respect of senior management
• Knowledge of AuditBoard is a plus
• Comfortable working in a team and independently, willing and able to take on responsibility
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to prioritize work effectively to meet tight or demanding timelines