[Remote] Internal Controls Auditor - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harbor Freight Tools is seeking a Corporate Internal Controls/Process Improvement Auditor responsible for implementing and reporting on the adequacy of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting. The role involves performing audits, identifying process improvements, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

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
• Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan
• Associates will accrue 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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