Associate Auditor - Danbury, CT

Ethan Allen•Danbury, CT

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certification as CIA or CPA, a plus or in process.

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.