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WestRock Company Auditor - Internal Audit in Atlanta, Georgia
The Internal Audit organization is a highly efficient and effective risk/control assurance function. The team is consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services and provides innovative, respected, timely, and valued data driven risk/control insight. Internal Audit anticipates risk to influence improvements in the changing global risk/control environment. We provide advisory and assurance services to address enterprise risk aligned with strategic priorities and overall enterprise organizational goals.
The opportunity:
This position will be responsible for assisting and executing assurance and advisory Internal Audit (IA) projects including financial, enterprise, and technology related audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, and external Audit Direct Assistance procedures included within the annual Internal Audit plan.
This role will support the department's aspiration of creating a strong risk/control assurance function, being consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services, delivering respected, valued, data-driven risk/control insights, and positively influencing continuous improvement of the changing global risk/control environment.
The position is a part of Smurfit WestRock\u2019s IA department and will report to the Director, North America Audits.
How you will impact WestRock:
Assist in the execution of internal audits of the Company's compliance, operational, and financial policies, procedures, and processes to ensure reliability and integrity of information, proper recording of transactions, safeguarding of assets, compliance with policies and procedures, achievement of operational goals and objectives, and effective and efficient use of resources
Execute compliance, operational, and field audit testing in addition to walkthroughs, internal control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures to support the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Program; document work performed, and communicate exceptions/deficiencies to internal audit management
Work closely with the Company\u2019s external auditor; provide appropriate support to the Company's external auditors in the performance of walkthroughs, as well as internal control/substantive testing
Support all functional areas of Internal Audit including executing operational audits, plant audits, and regular inventory observations
Execute work in compliance with department and company policies; support continuous improvement of IA approaches, tools and methodologies, and productivity; support an internal Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to maintain compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors\u2019 International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Mentor and onboard internal audit interns
What you need to succeed:
Required:
\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s Degree (Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
\u2022 Available to travel approximately 30%, which may include periodic weekend travel
\u2022 Prior relevant internship or part-time experience
Desired Skills:
\u2022 Master\u2019s degree/MBA Plus
\u2022 CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE Plus
\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with key stakeholders and leaders
\u2022 Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills both verbal and electronic formats
\u2022 Strong technical abilities, working with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new IT Systems efficiently
\u2022 Data analytic skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights; strong problem-solving skills
\u2022 Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, COSO, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
