Job Description:
The Internal Audit function is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
ESAB Internal Audit is seeking an internal auditor to join the team in our shared services location in Monterrey, Mexico, reporting directly to the manager of Internal Audit. The Staff Auditor will share responsibility with other team members to deliver the Internal Audit services. The primary focus area for the Internal Audit (IA) team is ensuring a healthy financial control environment including compliance with Sarbanes
- Oxley (SOX) requirements. The IA team is viewed as an important pipeline for developing finance talent within the Company and offers the opportunity to partner with other strategic corporate functional teams, including, but not limited to, legal, reporting and control, mergers and acquisitions, business unit finance teams, as well as external internal audit stakeholders.
The individual we seek is intellectually curious with a demonstrated background in continuous improvement in internal audit process and outcomes. They will have strong technical acumen, a collaborative style, and history of working in a diverse organization.
This role offers opportunities to work in an international environment, audit across a diverse and fast changing technology and digital environment and develop relationships with senior management. ESAB is a global company with significant revenues and employees outside the United States, so willingness and excitement to embrace global exposure is necessary for success in the role.
Key Responsibilities- Execute assigned financial, operational and SOX compliance audits, inclusive of conducting and documenting process walkthroughs to evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls.- Perform a full range of testing activities in support of internal audits; document test procedures and results in alignment with defined standards and methodologies, identify missing, inadequately designed, and ineffective controls- Participate in the planning (including risk assessment) and fieldwork phases of internal audit projects under the direction of Internal Audit Manager or Sr. Manager, ensuring that audit program steps are satisfied and in accordance with audit program- Communicate findings and issues to the audit team, as appropriate, on a timely basis; participate in the overall evaluation and communication of results of the audit to management- Participate in development of presentations and coordinate meetings to discuss internal audit results with management- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function- Establish and execute personal development objectives and plans- Participate in special projects, including investigations, acquisition due diligence, and integration activities
Experience & Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field- Two to three (2 -3) years of experience in audit (external and/or internal audit) with multinational firm. Demonstrated experience with ICFR- Analytical skills with high attention to detail- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, people skills, and presentation skills- Problem-solving skills that demonstrate critical and logical thinking to reach a solution- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint- Travel required, domestic and international, approximately 20%- Internal Audit qualification and External Audit firm experience preferred
