Internal Audit

Applied Industrial Technologies - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cleveland, OH

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Internal Auditor will perform complex-level professional internal auditing work, leading or conducting operational, financial, and compliance audit projects. This role involves providing consulting services to management, developing the risk-based annual internal audit plan, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. The auditor will work independently under general supervision, with a focus on SOX compliance and various audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate the organization's audit risk areas and provide key input to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Identify and test key (SOX significant) controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness.
• Conduct subsidiary audits to verify accuracy of records and compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Compile audit findings and recommendations for modifications and improvements to systems and procedures.
• Communicate corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare and conduct service center operations reviews, audits, and inventory observations.
• Assist external auditors during the audit of the Company's financial statements and internal investigations.
• Perform audit procedures, including identifying issues, developing criteria to be tested, and documenting processes and controls.
• Communicate effectively with management about audit progress and developments.
• Write audit reports to communicate project results to management and the audit committee.
• Evaluate report responses from management and suggest follow-up actions.
• Assist in developing and updating audit programs and the annual plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business with an Accounting major.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with active status is required.
• Two years of experience in a large public accounting firm.
• Experience with SOX (Section 404 requirements and COSO 2013).
• Proven knowledge of internal auditing and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology and practices.
• Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques.
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer with consideration for all qualified applicants.