GENERAL SUMMARY

Nature’s Sunshine seeks a motivated candidate for a Senior Internal Auditor position who will work as an individual contributor within a developing team and report to the Director of Internal Audit. The Internal Audit team works in a collaborative manner, and the ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of SOX requirements and the COSO framework, experience with manual and automated business process controls, and a willingness to share ideas and identify solutions to maintain an efficient SOX program and a reliable control environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge:

• Understanding financial accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), COSO framework, internal audit principles, and international business practices.

Skills:

• Foreign language proficiency desired, but not required.
• Proficiency in using audit software, accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite (FloQast, Lease Querry, Oracle, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change without direct authority through strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Ability:

• Take initiative and manage multiple assignments simultaneously and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to document audit evidence and translate business needs/issues into viable and accepted solutions.
• Logically compile work papers.
• Develop relationships with key personnel, external auditors, and consultants.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, or equivalent.
• Achieved or actively working towards professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant audit or consulting experience with a proven track record of leading and executing audits is generally required.
• Familiarity with multinational organizations operating within the multilevel marketing industry is preferred.

• Audit Planning: Collaborate with the Director of Internal Audit to develop and execute a comprehensive audit plan, including risk assessment, scope determination, and resource allocation.
• Audit Execution: Conduct detailed and systematic audits of various business processes, systems, and functions to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations with a heavy focus on SOX compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate financial, operational, and compliance risks, proposing strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation, including work papers, findings, and recommendations, to ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations to improve internal controls, operational efficiency, and risk management practices, and work with management to implement them.
• Reporting: Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for presentation to senior management and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to enhance the audit process regularly.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate audits, share insights, and drive organizational improvement initiatives.
• Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to control owners to promote and strengthen the control environment.