Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist with audit planning activities, including analysis of financial statements, review of prior audit results and evaluation of business risks
- Participate in opening, status and closing meetings with management and process owners.
- Execute audit procedures and control testing, including SOX testing, and document work in detailed, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers.
- Perform analytical procedures and utilize data analytics techniques to identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses, and areas of potential risk.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of data analytics, automation solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and audit technologies used to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and risk identification.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Communicate audit observations to the auditor-in-charge in a timely manner.
- Conduct interviews and meetings with company personnel to gain an understanding of business processes, risks, and controls, and to obtain supporting evidence.
- Assist in identifying root causes of audit observations and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Assist in drafting audit findings, management recommendations, and related audit communications.
- Assist the auditor-in-charge with the preparation of audit reports and presentations for management.
- Enter and maintain audit documentation, testing results, findings, and action plans within Optro (AuditBoard).
- Support the monitoring and validation of corrective actions implemented in response to audit findings.
- Assist with special projects, departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and other assignments as required.
- Contribute to audit methodology enhancements, process automation initiatives, and the effective use of audit technologies and tools.
- Maintain a current understanding of applicable accounting standards, internal control frameworks, company policies, emerging risks, and industry best practices.
- Establish and maintain relationships with various personnel throughout the organization.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred. Candidates who are actively pursuing, or demonstrate a commitment to pursuing, a relevant professional certification are encouraged to apply.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in and/or strong understanding of manufacturing environments, business processes, and internal controls preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional language skills, such as German or Mandarin, are a plus.
- Professional presence with strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal control frameworks, and risk-based auditing principles.
- Ability to understand business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and recommend practical solutions and process improvements.
- Experience with or interest in data analytics, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends and anomalies, and support data-driven audit procedures.
- Ability to support the enhancement of Internal Audit data analytics capabilities through the development, refinement, and evaluation of analytics procedures, tools, and reporting solutions.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work with limited supervision.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, AuditBoard, or similar platforms) preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%).
*Crane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Eligibility to work in Germany/Ireland/UK required.
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