Senior Internal Auditor in Chicago, IL

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing financial, information technology, operational and compliance audits, as well as ad-hoc projects and SOX-related testing. This person will be the team lead, supervise staff auditors, create and prepare audit programs and testing, prepare work papers, draft audit reports, and communicate with both the audit and business-level senior management. The main objective in this role will be to add value and improve the operations of the firm, establish and execute a comprehensive global coverage plan for all financial related risks, support and execute audits relating to the Company's internal controls, processes and procedures, and other areas, as needed. This position will focus significantly on financial audits and projects; however, this person will work directly with information technology-related areas and team members as well. A successful candidate will serve as a key member of the finance organization and will have the opportunity to obtain exposure to the Company's various business lines and divisions, and presents a unique opportunity to work with employees and managers at all levels within the Company. Main Responsibilities include working directly with the Director of Internal Audit and other team members to develop and implement effective internal audit programs,Managing the planning process for each internal audit engagement, develop the related audit plan and program, and determine the resources needed to properly perform this testing (specialized resources, data extraction software, etc), preparation of written audit reports to include issues, risks and recommendations to management, and presenting audit findings and internal control deficiencies to senior management. Candidates will also be required to provide guidance to the operating divisions on internal control documentation, testing and remediation plans, with a focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiencies of the Company, performing tests to monitor the effectiveness of controls used to mitigate enterprise risks,participate in special projects as requested by senior management, and work on the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the Company's Internal Audit Department.The ideal candidate should possess an outgoing and driven personality, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to identify audit and compliance issues in order to determine their relevance and significance. The candidate should also be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and have the ability to build strong working relationships with business unit representatives, management and colleagues at all levels. The candidate should have the willingness to travel 20% - 25% both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate should have 3+ years of accounting experience, either within public accounting or a Fortune 500 corporate internal audit environment. CPA and/or any other detail oriented certifications (CIA, CISA, CMA, etc.) preferred. Strong accounting background (IT background is a plus), experience with data analytic software / tools (ACL, IDEA, etc.) , significant experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Power point, Excel),excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to [removed email] or contact Matt Flesch directly at [removed phone].Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. Our company again was named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, ranking #1 in our industry (March 19, 2012). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity EmployerListing originally posted at http