Internal Auditor (US Multinational / US GAAP / FMCG) at CA Global

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a newly qualified CPA/CA Accountant to transition into an internal role with a large American multinational.

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate to assist Audit Services Management in developing and implementing a comprehensive audit program for the business operations of the company in South Africa. The Senior Associate is responsible for developing and implementing audit programs designed to objectively evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls – both financial and administrative. It is the Senior Associate’s responsibility to communicate all audit findings and recommendations openly with local and corporate management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit VP and Audit Management in providing a comprehensive, practical program of annual internal audit coverage over the assigned business segments.
• Plan the objectives of each audit and prepare the related audit programs to be used during the audit to achieve the stated objectives. The audit objectives and audit programs should be reviewed with the applicable Audit Manager and/or Audit VP before field work begins.
• The Auditor’s value to management is largely based upon their ability to provide objective and accurate analysis and audit evidence. The Auditor must obtain, analyse, and evaluate audit evidence in order to cast an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the activities being reviewed.
• Obligated to prepare detailed audit work papers to provide sufficient audit evidence to support the current audit analysis as well as providing information for future audit work. Each audit must be performed in a professional manner and consistent with approved audit standards.
• Make oral presentations to local and corporate management during the audit and at the conclusion to discuss deficiencies and recommend corrective action.
• Through a written audit report, communicate audit findings and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations, and reducing cost.
• The Auditor must effectively communicate all audit concerns and issues prior to issuing the audit report.
• Appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken by local management to improve deficient conditions. In those cases where the Auditor does not feel sufficient corrective action is being taken, the Auditor is responsible for facilitating the actions necessary for improvement.
• Maintain open and effective working relations with operating management. This is key to being effective in this position.
• Perform special reviews and projects at the request of management (e.g. due diligence).
• Open communication between the Senior Auditor, local management and the Audit VP and Audit Managers is required for effective and timely performance of the Auditor’s responsibility.
• The Senior Associate must recognize the need for the utmost degree of confidentiality when dealing with confidential and privileged information.

Qualification/Job Requirements

• CPA or CA(SA)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of Public Accounting Experience with Big 4 Firm
• Bilingual French a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comfortable with traveling to International Locations approximately 40-50% of the time
• Experience with US based companies, particularly USGAAP reporting