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Harbor Freight Tools · 14 hours ago

Internal Controls Auditor - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking a Corporate Internal Controls/Process Improvement Auditor to implement and report on the adequacy of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting. The role involves performing internal controls testing, supporting external audits, and identifying process improvement opportunities to strengthen the internal control environment.

ManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Perform Internal controls (Financial Controls and IT) Testing on a quarterly basis

Perform Operational Audits as needed per IA Risk Assessment

Support External Auditors with requests for the Annual Financial Audit

Identify opportunities with business units to standardize, simplify and improve processes to drive balanced risk management and risk mitigate process gaps

Assist with the overall risk assessment of internal control environment, current business practices/processes, identify and recommends solutions for strengthening internal controls

Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships in order to assess key business risks and exposure within the company

Assist with the implementation of necessary improvements to financial and IT policies/procedures and internal business controls to support the corporate priorities, business needs and compliance programs

Make recommendations for remediation of identified issues in a timely manner and revisit areas with previously defined deficiencies to assess results

Work with operating management to ensure that remediation plans are appropriate, implemented in a timely manner, and yield desired results

Structure and write audit reports and other related reports and issues in a timely manner

Maintain concise, up-to-date records of audit plans, findings, work papers, reports and other supporting documentation for all related reviews performed

Update control documentation (matrices, narratives, flowcharts, etc.) with operating management for financial and IT processes

Qualification

CPACIA designationInternal controls knowledgeIT General Controls assessmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject management skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

4 year Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required

1-3 years of progressive internal audit and internal controls experience

Strong knowledge of internal controls, business processes, and COSO and IIA standards

Basic understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) assessment, audit and testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team and lead effectively in a cross-divisional environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including, Visio and other statistical tools for data auditing

Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills

Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Proficiency to present complex business issues to all levels of management

Proven capability to evaluate and implement productivity improvements to drive cost savings

Demonstrated orientation to action in a flexible, fast-paced work environment

General office environment requiring ability to: Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time

Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing

Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports

The ability to lift up to 15 lbs

Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others