Internal Auditor #11732

Teruko Weinberg, Inc., job recruitment agency, is looking to fill the following Japanese Bilingual Internal Auditor #11732 for its client in CA – South Bay:

Title: Internal Auditor
Type: Direct
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Torrance, CA
Work Style: In-person
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay Range: $80,000 – $85,000/year
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Life Insurance
Travel:
Local:1 – 3 times per year
Domestic: 3 – 5 times per year (AZ, CA, KY, NJ, PA, MI)
International: 0 – 2 times per year

Job Description:

• Maintain open communication with auditees at US subsidiaries and Audit team members in group companies.
• Assist with performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Travel to different group companies following the audit schedule.
• Assist with determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting and operation related documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Effectively document the results of all phases of audit ensuring that conclusions, findings and recommendations are properly supported.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Supports external auditors by coordinating information requirements.
• Enhance compliance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and streamline data analysis activities.
• Support visitor accommodation including booking, scheduling, and attending.
• Other duties as requiredJob Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field
• Minimum experience required of 3 years in Audit, Internal Audit and/or Accounting
• Accounting or audit qualification is required (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA etc.)
• Other audit, risk management or fraud qualifications are a plus (e.g. CFE, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of US-SOX and/or Japanese-SOX, US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting
• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills that allow interactions with business partners and Audit teams in other group comapnies.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Independently operate in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
• Problem solving skills that demonstrate critical and logical thinking to reach a solution
• Analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience in a multi-business unit manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Knowledge of Syspro or other integrated ERP-based accounting system is a plus
• Knowledge of data analytics software is a plus.