Internal Auditor (SAP)

Under general direction of the V.P. Internal Audit, responsible for performing audits at the distribution centers and various other audits within specific functional areas in order to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements and standards. This position requires a detailed working (auditing) knowledge of SAP and experience as a "Leed" or "Supervisor" role in an Internal Audit department. Big 4 accounting experience is a plus with a minimum of 2-4 years in Internal Audit (using SAP) is required.

1. Performs reviews, evaluations, and makes recommendations for the correction and/or improvement of internal, operational, and management control systems and organizational performance.
2. Interacts with all levels of company associates and outside contact with client representatives, vendors, and other business-related representatives.
3. Performs financial balance sheet reviews and application audits utilizing audit software tools such as ACL and SAP.
4. Assists in planning work on assigned segments of the audit.
5. Assists in determining records or activities to analyze, the extent of tests to apply and appropriate paperwork to prepare.
6. Recommends the means of obtaining, analyzing and evaluating the evidentiary data.
7. Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports, and methods for accuracy and effectiveness.
8. Prepares acceptable working papers that record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment.
9. Audits business applications; reviews disaster recovery plans.
10. Holds preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with function/business unit management to verify and to obtain explanations of and reasons for each apparent deficiency.
11. Reports audit findings on the results of the review of the assigned segment of the audit and makes recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations, and reductions in cost; conducts closing conferences with management.
12. Prepares reports integrating business data files using ACL software.
13. Must be willing to travel extensively; overnight travel up to 50%.
14. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree program, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of four (4) to six (6) years directly related and progressively responsible experience. CPA, CIA, CISA or MBA with industry experience in public accounting.

1. Knowledge of operational auditing, process flow reviews and trial balance audits
2. Knowledge in auditing SAP is required (experience using ACL "Direct-Link" with SAP is a plus)
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work independently; self-starter
6. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
7. Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
8. Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs