Internal Auditor - Louisville

For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684

We are on the lookout for a meticulous Internal Auditor to be part of our client's team based in LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, Kentucky. The Internal Auditor will be responsible for carrying out a range of audit and compliance activities, including the development and execution of audit plans, and the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individual audit plans tailored to specific audit needs, ensuring integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency
• Support the maintenance of updated documentation of business processes, related risks and controls as required by JSOX
• Serve as an internal consultant, aiding management and colleagues in assessing process risk and providing recommendations on internal controls
• Function as the primary liaison between the company and Japanese parent companies in understanding, completing, and providing documentation to support the JSOX process
• Work closely with external auditors, understanding testing requirements and documentation, and assisting with the external audit of the effectiveness of management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting as required by JSOX
• Carry out audits of subsidiary companies and report results to the company and parent company management
• Participate in or observe physical inventory counts as needed
• Undertake other business analyses and functions as requested or assigned, provided they do not impair or give the impression of impairing independence
• Test and remediate processes outside the scope of JSOX, such as payroll, fixed assets, and cash management
• Provide senior management with relevant documentation and evaluation to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as required by JSOX.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an Internal Auditor role.
• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems is required.
• Familiarity with Audit Programs is essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of Business Systems is a must.
• Experience in handling Accounting Functions is needed.
• Ability to interpret Audit Findings and take appropriate action.
• Experience in conducting Auditing and creating Audit Plans.
• Salesforce Administration skills are desirable.
• Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) is beneficial.
• Understanding of Department SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in Audit Compliance.
• Experience in conducting Annual Inventory.
• Familiarity with Annual Physical Inventory procedures.