Lead Internal Auditor

4 weeks ago

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Westlake Chemical Corporation Full time

SUMMARY

The Lead Internal Auditor plays a crucial role in various internal audit assignments and projects, often taking the lead in overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing, vendor audits, internal investigations, and process evaluations. This position is responsible for assessing the design of controls and testing their operational effectiveness during internal audits, compliance checks, and Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives. A comprehensive understanding of the internal audit's scope and objectives is essential, along with the ability to design and execute audit procedures to meet project goals, document findings, and prepare preliminary reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting audit project outcomes to management.
  • Identifying significant business risks, including the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, and formulating a risk-based project strategy.
  • Recognizing opportunities for enhancing processes and internal controls, and discussing these with relevant stakeholders.
  • Leading or participating in client kickoff and closing meetings for audit projects.
  • Creating audit work programs and preparing documentation that substantiates observations and outlines work conducted.
  • Evaluating governance processes and management actions related to risk mitigation.
  • Drafting clear and concise written descriptions of issues for inclusion in project reports and communications to senior management.
  • Presenting findings to Internal Audit Managers, the Chief Audit Executive, and relevant Process Owners.
  • Supporting external firms engaged in consulting projects, financial audits, and assessments of internal controls.
  • Monitoring the execution of management action plans.
  • Conducting data analysis, evaluating results, and drawing conclusions to support Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects.
  • Working independently with minimal supervision while effectively coordinating project activities with team members.
  • Engaging and communicating effectively with management, team members, and other personnel across the organization.
  • Exhibiting professionalism, confidence, and tact in interactions with colleagues.
  • Embracing a collaborative team approach and working effectively with audit management and others on all assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with internal audit practices and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
  • Understanding of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking and internal control concepts to evaluate processes and identify risks.
  • Knowledge of enabling technologies and digital transformation initiatives, including agile methodologies, process automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
  • Competence in analyzing and evaluating financial statement data.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to conduct effective interviews.
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as CaseWare IDEA is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with JD Edwards and SAP is a plus.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit or 3 years in public accounting or consulting is necessary.
  • Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or progress towards such certification is preferred.
  • Experience in the manufacturing sector is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally. Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment typically has a moderate noise level, primarily based in an office setting. Some tasks may require presence in operational units, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment. Exposure to outdoor elements may occur, and the role may involve the use of stairs and elevators. Occasional travel, including air or automobile travel, may be necessary.

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