Orion S.A. · 16 hours ago
Director, Internal Audit
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expOrion S.A. is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead their Internal Audit Department and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for overseeing internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, and providing independent assurance to improve operations and governance.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and ensure an adequate internal control structure exists and that appropriate levels of policies, procedures and standards exist by:
Leading Internal Audit Department in performing internal audit risk assessment, developing internal audit plans, programs and performing internal audit procedures, ensuring that internal audit objectives are met
Being responsible for the ongoing identification of risks facing the organization through a comprehensive internal control assessment and through interaction with business leadership at all levels of the organization
Assisting in development of process documentation describing internal controls over operational and financial reporting. Review business processes and suggest ways to improve such processes
Identifying and assess the implementation of new controls as necessary
Preparing and delivering concise presentations to executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
Establish strategic direction for, oversee and drive the Company’s internal operating risk assessment and management process by:
Exercise significant judgment in identifying areas of key risk and provide advice to senior management to improve the control and operating effectiveness of processes
Responsible for working with legal and human resources to coordinate efforts associated with suspected fraud and other similar dishonest activity, including coordination of any investigations performed by law enforcement agencies. Responsibilities may include leading some internal investigations of employee fraud, malfeasance, embezzlement, defalcation, etc. and report findings to the Audit Committee and/or the Board of Directors
Perform operational and financial audits of various plants and functions throughout the business by:
Manage the planning, execution and documentation of all operational, financial, regulatory and technology audit activities
Establish standard audit practices including the development of audit plans and programs, work papers and reporting. Ensures the quality of all audit reports for distribution to senior management and management of audited areas
Perform testing in accordance with detailed audit programs for designated audits in IT, financial, operational, and regulatory and compliance, governance, etc. for the performance of audits defined in the internal audit plan
Perform substantive and control testing, identify exceptions against audit criteria and prepare audit reports/ dashboards, etc. for designated business areas. Work closely with external auditors. Perform process walkthrough and internal control testing for the purpose of compliance
Maintain an effective process for monitoring and driving closure to significant internal audit findings. Ensure management implements recommendations in an effective and sustainable way
Work closely with external auditors to maximize the audit service value proposition and ensure proper coordination and leverage, in assessing the internal control structure
Prepare quarterly updates to the Board of Directors I Audit Committee, including risk assessment/audit plan, Internal Audit findings/recommendations, prior findings status and special projects/key activities
Manage others by providing ongoing development, mentoring, and strong learning experiences by:
Promoting a high level of ethical awareness and conduct within Orion in support of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Integrity Hotline program. Evaluate controls, principles, values, mission, etc. of Orion to ensure they are being consistently upheld throughout the organization
Recruiting, motivating and training a high performing staff. Actively and deliberately evaluate and build skills and capabilities of audit leaders and team members
Developing capital and operational budget for the department. Routinely monitors, manages and controls budget, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action and develops plans for productivity improvements
Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars, etc
Maintaining peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas
Qualification
Required
Strong ethical conduct with unquestionable integrity, credibility and character with demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior
Strong business acumen, demonstrating outstanding analytical skills, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage with other senior leaders in addressing complex business, financial and accounting issues
Strong audit and accounting skills are required
Superior written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to present his/her views in a clear and compelling manner. Demonstrating significant tact and diplomacy in addition to normal courtesy
Highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together to produce outstanding results. Ability to constructively reconcile differences in an open and positive manner
Demonstrated track record of building world-class teams. Someone who can thoughtfully assess capability gaps, and build plans for addressing organizational needs within a function
Good listener with outstanding interpersonal qualities and a natural, effective consultative style
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of industry trends and practices in the areas of audit, compliance, and risk management
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities concurrently, and complete projects on schedule with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure, deliver results, achieve timely goals, set appropriate priorities, and maintain confidentiality
Working knowledge of professional auditing standards (IIA, AICPA, and GAO)
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
Minimum of 10 years of experience in audit and compliance role with progressively senior positions required, performing risk assessments and risk-based operational, financial and compliance audits of key business processes at a multinational company or equivalent such as Big 4 audit experience
Ability to interact with and influence management at all levels
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (estimated at 25-30%)
Preferred
Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred. MBA also desirable
Experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred)
Prior experience managing corporate insurance programs a plus
Direct international experience would be highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy risk assessment strategies and tools
Company
Orion S.A.
Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-07-25IPO
2011-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Corning Painter
CEO
Natalia Scherbakoff
CTO
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