Please note that this position is located in St. Louis, MO and not open to remote work or relocation at this time.

We are looking for a high energy, self starter Internal Auditor that is passionate about auditing, compliance, and driving meaningful business improvements. In this role, you will be a critical member of a department that handles internal audits, investigations, risk management, enterprise risk and other compliance activities. Working in a dynamic environment, you will perform financial and operational audits, develop internal control systems, assist with internal investigations and contribute to strategic company initiatives.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

•  Execute financial and operational reviews of company processes and computer systems.
•  Prepare risk-based audit scopes, work plans, and audit programs.
•  Verify the accuracy of accounting records, confirm physical existence and security of assets, and assess the efficiency of manual and automated internal controls.
•  Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, maintaining professional standards in all work performed.
•  Analyze processes and develop actionable recommendations, ensuring a positive and collaborative approach when discussing these with management, considering relevant risks, priorities and available resources.
•  Contribute to the continuous development and evolution of the internal audit function, including maintaining audit programs, tools, and methodologies.
•  Build strong partnerships with management to help sustain effective and cost-efficient internal control systems.
•  Perform or assist in special projects, such as investigations, policy development, and consulting on new processes or procedures.
• Participate in developing and delivering internal audit related training to employees. 

Minimum Requirements
 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BSBA preferred).
•  MBA, CPA, CIA, and/or CFE preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant internal or external audit experience in manufacturing, mining or retail. Big 4 or large regional firm experience (external audit) and industry (internal audit) expertise are strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manual and automated systems of internal control in a manufacturing, operations focused environment. Familiarity with commodities-based industries a plus. Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Professional, tactful, diplomatic, professionally mature and convincing. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, and assume either a lead or team member role, as assignments require.
• Enjoy a hands-on work environment, can learn quickly, manage multiple priorities and have the desire to continue developing their skills.
• 15-20% domestic travel.