Senior Specialist, Internal Control

Position Summary:

The Senior Internal Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of financial operations within an organization. The Specialist assists and supports the VP, Corporate Controller with establishing strong internal control environment, identifying opportunities for improvements in organization's control systems, and following up on identifying control deficiencies. The Specialist is responsible for evaluating and monitoring internal control systems, identifying risks, and implementing measures to mitigate those risks. The Specialist also conducts audits to verify the accuracy and reliability of financial information, providing valuable insights and recommendations to improve business processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability to perform the following duties.

• Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans and programs to assess the effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Conduct financial and operational audits to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, records, and processes.
• Identify potential risks and control deficiencies and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate these risks.
• Perform detailed testing procedures to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting findings, recommendations, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to foster a culture of compliance and risk management.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely and appropriate remediation actions are taken.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting principles, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure audit processes remain current and effective.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on internal controls, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant financial and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GAAP, SOX, IFRS).
• Proficient in conducting financial audits, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks, such as COSO and COBIT.
• Familiarity with risk management principles and practices.
• Understanding of ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of business processes and controls, including the ability to assess risks and design effective control solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ethical values and the ability to maintain objectivity and independence throughout the audit process.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and interpret results accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present findings and recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using audit software and other relevant tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ethical conduct and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity in all audit activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA) is highly preferred.
• 3~5+ years of experience in internal and/or eternal audit, risk management, or internal control functions.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and with ambient temperatures varying from mild to hot.