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Senior Internal Auditor Job Opening at Grainger in Lake Forest, IL
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| Position: | Senior Internal Auditor |
| Company: | Grainger |
| Job Location(s): | Lake Forest, IL |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Starting Salary Range: | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Required Experience: | 1 to 2 years |
| Required Security Clearance: | None |
| Related Categories: | Accounting - General |
Position Description
Job Posting Title
Senior Internal Auditor
Work Location(s) |
US-IL, LAKE FOREST |
Requisition Number
51483871
Company Information
Grainger is a global leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions.
Our 18,000 employees are driven to serve customers and the community in exceptional ways focusing on delivering the highest level of service. The Grainger team works closely with customers to better understand their challenges and provide cost-saving solutions. Grainger's employees serve customers more than 115,000 times every day through multiple channels.
As part of a high-performing team, you'll be able to develop your talents, and make a difference. Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and a perennial member of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list.
Our 18,000 employees are driven to serve customers and the community in exceptional ways focusing on delivering the highest level of service. The Grainger team works closely with customers to better understand their challenges and provide cost-saving solutions. Grainger's employees serve customers more than 115,000 times every day through multiple channels.
As part of a high-performing team, you'll be able to develop your talents, and make a difference. Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and a perennial member of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list.
Position Description
Conducts audits under close supervision of the In-Charge Auditor or Supervisor/Manager for assigned areas of operations, including financial, operational and compliance audits, in accordance with acceptable audit standards and within stipulated schedules and budgets. Maintains effective working relations with operating management.
The Staff Internal Auditor, within the general guidelines provided by the Internal Audit Manager or Supervisor:
-Performs the audit engagements of reviewing organizational and functional activities to ensure risks are appropriately identified, associated audit procedures are applied and related controls are designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks.
-Assists in the identification of those activities subject to audit coverage, evaluates their significance and assesses the degree of risk inherent in the activity in terms of materiality, cost and schedule; Enacts thorough and practical knowledge of audit methodology techniques; Participates in discussions to obtain detailed understanding of business or functional area processes, systems and applications.
-Assists in the preparation of audit reports in company with the Audit Senior and Manager/Supervisor for the assigned project; participates in communication with management about reports and related issues and recommendations.
-Performs annual SOX assessments by validating the process controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively and communicates any SOX findings to the business owners effectively
-Assists Internal Audit management in the development and maintenance of client relationships.
-Contributes to the accomplishment of objectives directed toward increasing Internal Audit's ability to serve management in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
-Maintains professional certifications and related educational requirements as well as other duties assigned by the Audit Manager/Supervisor.
The Staff Internal Auditor, within the general guidelines provided by the Internal Audit Manager or Supervisor:
-Performs the audit engagements of reviewing organizational and functional activities to ensure risks are appropriately identified, associated audit procedures are applied and related controls are designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks.
-Assists in the identification of those activities subject to audit coverage, evaluates their significance and assesses the degree of risk inherent in the activity in terms of materiality, cost and schedule; Enacts thorough and practical knowledge of audit methodology techniques; Participates in discussions to obtain detailed understanding of business or functional area processes, systems and applications.
-Assists in the preparation of audit reports in company with the Audit Senior and Manager/Supervisor for the assigned project; participates in communication with management about reports and related issues and recommendations.
-Performs annual SOX assessments by validating the process controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively and communicates any SOX findings to the business owners effectively
-Assists Internal Audit management in the development and maintenance of client relationships.
-Contributes to the accomplishment of objectives directed toward increasing Internal Audit's ability to serve management in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
-Maintains professional certifications and related educational requirements as well as other duties assigned by the Audit Manager/Supervisor.
Position Requirements
Education Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related degree. Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.
-One to two years prior audit experience is preferred. Big 4 public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
Experience Requirements:
-Theoretical and practical knowledge of processes, risks and internal controls.
-Thorough understanding of audit methodologies and processes (e.g., COSO, COBIT, GAAS).
-Theoretical and practical knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma quality concepts.
-PC proficiency in MSOffice applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
-Good verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
-Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with operating and divisional management.
-Strong analytical, deductive and problem solving skills.
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
-Understanding and proficiency of technical accounting concepts (e.g., GAAP).
Experience Preferences:
-Practical knowledge of MRO industry.
-Practical knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems, e.g., PeopleSoft - implementations, audits.
-Proficiency in use of Computer Aided Audit Techniques.
-Language proficiency in Mandarin and Spanish - written, conversational.
Grainger is an equal opportunity employer
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related degree. Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.
-One to two years prior audit experience is preferred. Big 4 public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
Experience Requirements:
-Theoretical and practical knowledge of processes, risks and internal controls.
-Thorough understanding of audit methodologies and processes (e.g., COSO, COBIT, GAAS).
-Theoretical and practical knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma quality concepts.
-PC proficiency in MSOffice applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
-Good verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
-Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with operating and divisional management.
-Strong analytical, deductive and problem solving skills.
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
-Understanding and proficiency of technical accounting concepts (e.g., GAAP).
Experience Preferences:
-Practical knowledge of MRO industry.
-Practical knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems, e.g., PeopleSoft - implementations, audits.
-Proficiency in use of Computer Aided Audit Techniques.
-Language proficiency in Mandarin and Spanish - written, conversational.
Grainger is an equal opportunity employer