Audit Analyst
St. Louis, MO, US
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, and executing risk-based operational, SOX, IT, and compliance audits of both Edgewell domestic and international locations, as well as audits of significant Edgewell business partners. It is a developmental role that requires the application of critical thinking and analysis skills in order to assess risks and trends within key accounts and processes and to identify process improvements and best practices for implementation. These results must be achieved in a manner that enhances the overall organization and is accomplished through performance of the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Analysis and Decision Making, Teamwork, Influence, Collaboration, Initiative, Customer Focus, and Achieving Results.
Universal Accountabilities
- Perform planning activities for audit projects, based on an analysis of risk and objectives to ensure the audit is efficient and effective.
- Execute the audit program ensuring adequate documentation to complete the internal audit and support the conclusions reached.
- Assist in periodic peer-review and provide feedback and questions to testers or Manager in an effective manner.
- Evaluate, document, and analyze business processes and be able to provide recommendations for improvements.
- Identify potential control weaknesses, irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures, policies, and practices to help the Company improve performance and meet regulatory requirements.
- Communicate to auditee and stakeholders the objectives and results of the audit in both written and verbal form and track follow-up and resolution to any identified issues.
- Provide internal control and business process guidance in an advisory manner.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field
- 1 to 3+ years of auditing experience or applicable business experience
- Basic knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, auditing theory and practice, accounting and finance, and general familiarity with information systems controls
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated initiative in learning new systems and processes
- Ability to remain flexible and multi-task in a complex and fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a project team
- Project management and leadership skills
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
- Position requires travel from 10% to 30%, including international travel
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CMA, etc.)
- Public accounting experience
- Prior consumer product industry experience and/or manufacturing experience
- Prior experience with data extraction/analysis in an SAP environment
- Multi-language skills particularly Spanish, Chinese, German, or Japanese is a plus
Working Relationships
- This position reports administratively to the Audit Director but will take on various roles within the audit project team based on specific projects assigned.
- This position requires someone who is a team player and is open to diversity, as they will work with Edgewell Colleagues around the world.
- This position best suites high caliber, motivated individuals that have potential to serve as future leaders within the broader Edgewell business.
Nearest Major Market: St Louis