[Remote] Internal Controls Auditor - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harbor Freight Tools is a national tool retailer with significant growth potential. The Corporate Internal Controls/Process Improvement Auditor will implement, perform, and report on the adequacy of the company's internal controls over financial reporting, while identifying process improvement opportunities to mitigate risks.

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

Skills

• 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
• CPA or CIA designation preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k plan
• Paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays)
• Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law

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