Job: KNA0208 Senior Auditor

The Senior Auditor will be a key member of the newly formed Internal Audit department, charged with helping build and develop internal audit programs, reports and methodologies, and executing the internal audit plan for the Company.  As a member of this start-up department, team members will have the opportunity to build and influence the internal control and procedural framework for the Company.  Specific duties as follows:

Perform financial and operational reviews of processes and computer systems:

• Prepare risk-based audit scopes, workplans and programs.
• Confirm physical existence of and security over Company assets, verify accuracy of accounting records and reports, review and assess the adequacy of manual and automated systems of control.
• Determine the extent of compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
• Analyze processes and identify and communicate specific, achievable action plans that consider relevant risks, priorities and available resources.  Discuss and develop findings and action plans in a tactful and constructive manner.
• Maintain professional standards in all work performed.

Support continuous development and maintenance of a value-adding internal audit function.  Assist in development and maintenance of audit programs, tools and methodologies.  Build and maintain a partnership relationship with management to support development and maintenance of cost-effective, efficient systems of internal control.

Assist with or perform special projects (i.e., due diligence, integration, investigations, consulting on development of processes and procedures) as needed.

• BSBA in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, CIA and/or CISA desirable
• Minimum 4 – 6 years audit experience, internal and/or external audit.  The ideal candidate will have Big 4 and internal audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of manual and automated systems of internal control in a manufacturing, operations focused environment.  Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Professional, tactful, diplomatic and convincing. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, and assume either a lead/supervisory role or a team member role, as assignments require.
• High energy, self-starter, possessing a hands-on work ethic, the ability to learn quickly, and the desire to continue to learn.

Up to 40% domestic travel.