Internal Auditor
Requisition ID: 11133
Location:
Atlanta, GA, US, 30328
Department: Compliance
Travel: Up to 25%
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Internal Audit Department and team are very dynamic and in high demand. This team collaborates across the entire organization and provides guidance and support to our business partners. The Department delivers independent, objective assurance and advisory/consulting services designed to add value and improve operations and financial position. This role has the opportunity to create long-term, sustainable changes that will move the organization forward in supporting the Company's goals. Internal auditors will gain an in-depth, up-close understanding of the operations, systems, processes, policies and procedures of Graphic Packaging International. Partnering with management, they will provide invaluable operational knowledge and industry insights.
Summary:
The Auditor will execute assurance and advisory services in order to add value and improve the operations and strengthen the financial performance. This includes performing Sarbanes Oxley 404 (SOX) control testing and reporting, audit services, and external audit coordination to help the Company achieve its strategic objectives and promote an efficient and effective financial reporting and business controls framework.
This position will support the administration and successful completion of the internal controls over financial reporting program, and help determine compliance with selected policies, procedures, and regulations. Additionally, the role will help the internal audit department continue to maintain a strong risk and control advisory function.
Job Duties:
Support the execution and reporting activities related to the SOX 404 program, including process walkthroughs, testing of internal controls, and analysis of control deficiencies
Communicate SOX 404 results in real time with business stakeholders, and support the design and tracking of remediation plans for identified control issues
Assist with maintaining an optimally designed control framework
Work closely with the co-source partner on internal controls over financial reporting program related activities
Work closely with the process owners and stakeholders; be identified as a trusted partner for risk and control process considerations and questions
Coordinate closely with the external auditor; provide appropriate support to the external auditors in the performance of walkthroughs, reliance strategy, and dependencies as well as direct audit assistance work including inventory audits
Assist in the execution of audit service activities and internal audit planned work including compliance and operational audit procedures, site audits, and investigations
Continuously improve internal audit approaches, tools, methodology and productivity
Compliance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards including, but not limited to: Maintaining independence, exercising professional objectivity and skepticism, and demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior
Develop an understanding of the Company's processes, systems, and operations
Commit to continuous professional development and learning opportunities to further career growth and improve upon understanding of the business
Required Skills:
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to apply professional judgment
Strong understanding of audit and documentation requirements
Strong attention to detail and identifying areas of improvement or efficiency gain in a timely manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
Confident working with individuals across various levels and departments of the organization
Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, COSO, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley experience
Available for potential travel up to 25%
Demonstrated ability to take accountability and initiative, is self-directed
Effective time management, including planning and decision-making, identifying priorities, and bringing projects to successful and timely completion with a focus on high standards and quality
Ability to adapt and learn in a high growth, fast paced environment
Strong technical abilities working with Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe (pdf), and ability to learn new systems efficiently
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related business field required
1+ years of relevant audit, accounting, internal controls and/or SOX compliance experience required; preferred experience with a large public accounting firm, industry experience with a large public company, or experience with business process controls including understanding key processes and risks
Preferred Skills:
Manufacturing, Packaging, Public Company, or other related experiences are preferred
AuditBoard, BlackLine, ERP (SAP) system experience is preferred
Certification preferred, such as: CPA, CFE, CIA, and/or CISA; or demonstrated progress or commitment toward a professional certification
Graduate degree (Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, or equivalent) a plus
Pay Range: $65,025.00 - $86,700.00
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\eeo\is\the\law\federal\poster.pdf)
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