Internal Auditor

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Internal Auditor -- Junior and Senior Levels.
Company Summary
Our Company is a publicly traded statutory trust that operates similar to a private equity group. The Company was formed to acquire and manage a group of small and middle-market businesses headquartered in North America and currently have controlling interests and manage nine subsidiaries classified as either "consumer brand" or "niche industrial" portfolio companies. We are currently recruiting for the position of Internal Auditor to work out of our Westport, CT office.
Job Description
Internal Audit is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on operational, financial, and regulatory and compliance related audits. Depending upon qualifications and years of experience, candidates will be considered for either a Junior or Senior Internal Audit role. Under direction of Internal Audit Director-East Coast, the auditor is responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects.
Essential Duties

Perform walkthroughs and document processes and internal controls


Prepare Risk Control Matrices, Narratives and Test Plans for processes in scope


As part of our Internal Audit responsibilities, examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the subsidiaries' system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities


Review and assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and determine the adequacy of these controls for SOX 404 compliance and internal audit engagements.


Conduct audit testing of specified areas and identify reportable issues and dimension of risk


Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement. Prepare control deficiency reports.


Assist in performing risk assessments and determining scope of audit activities


Research new or technical subjects when required to support certain audits


Attend internal/external meetings to expand professional expertise and maintain professional contacts that support assigned functions


Special projects as necessary.


Commitment to developing a working knowledge in IT auditing and Cybersecurity and assist as necessary on IT audits.



Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Information Systems

CPA, CIA and/or CISA preferred


Junior role: 2 to 4 years accounting experience, preferably through public accounting/auditing and/or industry experience


Senior role: 5 to 7 years accounting experience, preferably through public accounting/auditing and/or industry experience



Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook


Strong analytical skill and written/verbal communication


Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task


Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.


Working Conditions: Normal office environment; Approximately 35-40% travel, primarily domestic along the east coast. Some international travel required.

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