Internal Controls Auditor - Remote Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, CA (Job ID 1278773)

Description

The Corporate Internal Controls/ Process Improvement Auditor will be responsible for implementing, performing, and reporting on the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting (both Financial and IT Controls) and identify process improvement opportunities to risk mitigate the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Internal controls (Financial Controls and IT) Testing on a quarterly basis            
• Perform Operational Audits as needed per IA Risk Assessment            
• Support External Auditors with requests for the Annual Financial Audit       
• Identify opportunities with business units to standardize, simplify and improve processes to drive balanced risk management and risk mitigate process gaps         
• Assist with the overall risk assessment of internal control environment, current business practices/processes, identify and recommends solutions for strengthening internal controls     
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships in order to assess key business risks and exposure within the company   
• Assist with the implementation of necessary improvements to financial and IT policies/procedures and internal business controls to support the corporate priorities, business needs and compliance programs
• Make recommendations for remediation of identified issues in a timely manner and revisit areas with previously defined deficiencies to assess results.       
• Work with operating management to ensure that remediation plans are appropriate, implemented in a timely manner, and yield desired results.
• Structure and write audit reports and other related reports and issues in a timely manner.       
• Maintain concise, up-to-date records of audit plans, findings, work papers, reports and other supporting documentation for all related reviews performed.
• Update control documentation (matrices, narratives, flowcharts, etc.) with operating management for financial and IT processes   

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  Anywhere

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required

• 1-3 years of progressive internal audit and internal controls experience

• CPA or CIA designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, business processes, and COSO and IIA standards
• Basic understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) assessment, audit and testingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team and lead effectively in a cross-divisional environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including, Visio and other statistical tools for data auditing
• Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Proficiency to present complex business issues to all levels of management
• Proven capability to evaluate and implement productivity improvements to drive cost savings
• Demonstrated orientation to action in a flexible, fast-paced work environment

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.