CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS (IDENTIFY UP TO 6 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES WITH ASSOCIATED JOB TASKS)
1. Plan and execute audits of domestic and international Regional Sherwin-Williams Plants, Distribution Centers and Enterprise-wide business processes
a. Independently perform the execution of fieldwork
b. Support site risk assessment and audit planning
c. Work with Site Management to understand business processes, resolve issues and communicate findings
d. Evaluate and document process effectiveness by applying Accounting/Auditing and business knowledge
e. Teamwork with financial auditors in high risk areas which are to be emphasized in the audit scope and assist the Corporate Audit Manager - APAC in the evaluation of higher risk areas.
f. Document and review applicable systems and processes.
g. Verify compliance with Company policies
h. Support exit conference with local and corporate management
i. Draft internal audit reports and memos to ensure issues are clearly described and recommendations are reasonable and in accordance with Company policy.
2. To partner with APAC regional businesses and divisions to improve process and undertake one off projects which add value to the business.
a. Contribute to growing the Internal Audit presence within the APAC region, and identify / respond to risks as they arise, while adding value to the organization.
b. Develop strong relationships with regional management and become a trusted business partner and consultant in bringing about best practice across the APAC region.
c. Execute and report on IT system implementations within APAC region.
d. Undertake investigations and assignments as and when these arise.
3. Execute annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program
a. Partner with the business to ensure adequate control documentation is in place
b. Perform the completion and review of process walkthroughs
c. Test and review controls over key financial business processes
d. Provide insight from a controls perspective during system and process implementations and on a continuous basis as processes evolve.
e. Implement best practices to streamline approach to reduce costs and improve efficiencies
f. Work with external auditors and management to resolve identified issues
g. Support the accumulation and assessment of internal control deficiencies identified throughout the Company
h. Partner with stakeholders to resolve identified issues
i. Stay up to date on current guidance and methodologies
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4. Assist with the execution of annual financial statement audit by partnering with external auditors
a. Work with external auditors to communicate results and clear comments
b. Look for opportunities to streamline the process and better partner with external auditors
5. General Responsibilities and Tasks
a. Manage annual physical inventories observation of designated facilities
b. Participate in special request reviews involving all aspects of an audit.
c. Research unique situations and determine logical conclusions during the audit. Ensure that these conclusions are supported by thoroughly documented workpapers and well written audit exceptions.
d. Perform other related inherent professional audit activities (including IT Audit Activities), as requested by Audit Leadership
6. Participate in special assignments as deemed necessary by Senior Director, Corporate Audit, VP, Corporate Audit and Loss Prevention, management and/or the Audit Committee.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW WILL BE USED IN THE JOB POSTING PROCESS)
1. FORMAL EDUCATION: (GENERALLY, IF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IS ACCEPTABLE, THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THREE YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE EDUCATION REQUIRED)
a. Required:
61 ACA/ACCA/CIA qualified
b. Preferred:
61 Advanced degrees or certifications (CPA, CISA, etc)
61 Multilingual
2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
a. Required:
61 5 to 8 years of prior work experience (Internal Audit experience within Manufacturing Industry)
61 Strong understanding of general accounting, SOX, COSO, US GAAP/IFRS and manufacturing/retail industry
61 Strong English written and verbal communication skills
61 Advanced IT skills and understanding of ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
61 Excellent written and verbal communications, with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills
61 Advanced problem solving skills
61 Adaptability and flexibility
61 Creativity
61 Strong time management and organizational skills
61 Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
61 Ability to travel up to 20% of time (domestic and international within region)
61 Confidence and assertiveness to interact independently with business management and external auditors on a regular basis
61 Develop and maintain productive working relationships with company personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year
61 Manage field work, inform supervisors of the audit engagement status
61 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to SW audits
61 Contribute ideas/opinions to the department and listen/respond to other team members' views/opinions
61 Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
61 Use technology and resources to continually learn/share knowledge with team
61 Develop a solid understanding of SW’s divisions and IT applications and actively contribute ideas and identify opportunities for improvement
61 Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality
61 Ability to evaluate errors discovered during an audit and resolve appropriately
61 Proactively interact with key management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
61 Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
61 Excellent project management skills
61 Ability to completing priorities in a rapidly growing, interactive, results-based team environment