Salary Mid-Point: $95,000
Location: Chicago IL
Job Type: Permanent
IFG is working with our publicly traded client on an exciting opportunity to join a global internal audit team as a Senior Audit Consultant.  This is NOT just another SOX role!  In this role you will develop, participate in and supervise internal audits following prescribed methodology and adhering to the audit schedule. You will flex your skills in regard to analytics and audit software such as ACL or Microsoft Solutions to analyze and evaluate information and draw conclusions.  In this role you will also design work programs and audit tests, perform fact finding, review data and interview pertinent people.

Responsibilities:
  • Actively manage the audit work plan to review systems, processes, practices and controls throughout the company, in line with the company's audit procedures and principles of internal auditing.
  • Supervise and guide audit team members to ensure compliance with deadlines and audit practices. Provide insight and interpretation on findings or questions identified in the audit process.
  • Apply observation, critical thought, audit best leading practices.
  • Participate in and help lead Internal Audit's Data Analytics Program building out a sustainable set of global analytics including the use of ACL (Audit Command Language).  
  • Facilitate the development of audit observations, recommendations and corrective action on a timely basis. Elevate or escalate observations as appropriate.
  • Provide Management with periodic status reports and the types of non-conformances found.
  • Review financial results and apply financial analysis to help drive understanding of operations and identify risks.
  • Research GAAP/IFRS/J-SOX regarding appropriate financial reporting and governance application.
  • Evaluate key business processes and controls to identify risks.

Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field
  • CPA or master's degree in the field desirable
  • 3+ years of prior audit experience in public accounting or with a large global manufacturing company
  • Knowledge of audit and financial management controls, practices and approaches and GAAP and SOX/J-SOX requirements
  • Strong experience and competency working with software applications such as SAP, Audit Command Language (ACL) and MS office

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to EricMaleski@ifgpr.com