Associate Auditor - Danbury, CT

Position Summary:

Perform comprehensive financial and operational audits of Company Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate components under the guidance of the Senior Director – Internal Audit, or Internal Audit Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan or assist in planning the scope of the internal audit to be performed in accordance with the internal audit program.
• Obtain and review all necessary financial and operational data in preparation for the audit.
• Assist in analysis and appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s system of internal control in accordance with Sarbanes – Oxley requirements.
• Review compliance to policies and procedures, reconcile general ledger accounts, perform tests of transactions in accordance with the audit program.
• Utilize the OpsAudit system to conduct audits and upload documentation when complete.
• Conduct retail inventory cycle observations on behalf of our external auditors.
• Assist in the exit interview presentation at the conclusion of the audit and discuss findings, deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective action with audit clients.
• Assist in the preparation of the written formal Internal Audit Report to management.
• Make recommendations for changes to Internal Audit Programs and OpsAudit Procedures.
• Undertake other general duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.  Certification as CIA or CPA, a plus or in process.
• Strong skills in audit techniques, practices, and theory with ability to apply these skills to all phases of process.  
• Must be versed in Internal Control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and understand computerized accounting systems.

• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally (i.e. Canada, Mexico, and Honduras) as needed.