Sr Internal Auditor

SR Internal Auditor

     Find your more with Mohawk!
 

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our people.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Come find your “more” with Mohawk!

What we need:

Mohawk is looking for a SR Internal Auditor who can do more for Mohawk Corporate departments.

This position will be responsible to perform professional internal auditing work over operational and internal control processes and reports on the results of audits.  Key component of the success in providing internal audit services is the highly professional staff work and good judgment provided by the Senior Internal Auditor. Work involves conducting performance, financial, internal control fraud and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; and providing input to development of the annual audit plan.  Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.  Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

What you’ll do:

Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures by conducting interviews with all levels of personnel, examining transactions, documents, records and reports, and observing procedures. Plans the theory and scopes of audits and prepares the audit program.

• Prepare documentation, results and conclude on assigned audit areas ensuring the success and professional standards of the assignment.
• Identifies and defines issues and reviews and analyzes evidence.
• Prepares working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment, in accordance with professional standards.
• Assists in recommendations based on independent judgment of corrective action and suggested improvements to operations and reductions in cost.
• Writes and reviews audit reports for distribution to management and senior management documenting the results of the audit.
• Develops and maintains productive client relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Pursues and is responsible for assuring compliance with the department’s annual requirements of professional development through external and internal training and professional association memberships.
• Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings and with external organizations.
• On rare occasions may be required to provide testimony to courts on criminal matters.
• Adheres to all organizational and professional ethical standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Corporate Internal Audit and/or Vice-President – Internal Audit.

What you have:

• BS or BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with emphasis in accounting desirable and five years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting or business analysis.
• Certification (CPA or CIA) required
• Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Ability to prepare a professionally sound assignment plan, which provides direction for the efficient and effective conduct of the assignment.
• Skill in conducting quality control reviews of all products of audit work.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Ability to research options, devise solutions for problem solving.
• Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Ability to travel (up to 30%)

What you’re good at:

• Superior oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communications skills; ability to effectively exercise tact, discretion, judgment and diplomacy when interacting and/or negotiating with internal and external customers, and senior management, and ability to communicate with others in antagonistic situations using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards.
• Ability to be perform in a nonhierarchical, flat organization and to thrive in a somewhat unstructured “hands-on” environment that demands a consultative approach and solutions that span multiple environments in a business area.
• Ability and willingness to accept responsibility, willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions, including the persistence and willingness to take calculated risk, to stimulate market and sell new ideas within the organization.

• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment and/or crisis situation and render good decisions to resolve the problems, maintain safety and ensure adherence to Corporate Code of Conduct.

What else?

• Normal office environment
• Domestic and International Travel – as required
• While we’re a primarily in-office team, we thrive on flexibility and ensuring our people can balance personal and professional time
• We’re located in a pretty great spot – check out this video to see what we mean

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.