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REIMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE

It’s an exciting time to work at Air Products, and we invite you to apply today! We’re looking for a SOX Auditor to work hybrid from our Global HQ in Allentown, PA or our office in Houston, TX. Prepared to travel nationally / internationally up to 25% of the time.
The SOX Auditor is responsible for assisting audit engagements, ensuring compliance with internal auditing standards, and promoting continuous improvement within the audit function. This role involves evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of public accounting or 5 years of industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Completion of the Professional certification in Audit or Finance (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA, CA, CMA, CGMA, CRMA) is highly desirable.
• Business acumen, combined with strong leadership, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication (in English), and the capability to communicate effectively and comfortably at all levels.
• Ability to apply specialized audit skills and relate control observations to their impact on financial statements.
• Proficiency in internal controls frameworks such as COSO and SOX compliance, risk assessment and experience in applying them to plan, perform and report on the evaluation of business processes / areas / functions.
• Will be expected to follow the standards of conduct defined for the profession and as defined by the department.
• Accounting or Internal Audit designation
• Experience of data extraction and analysis to identify risks and test controls (using tools such as SAP, ACL, Qlik)
• Proactive in continuous learning and applying agile auditing techniques.
• Ability to obtain and have U.S. passport.

WORK HOURS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Typical Hours: Business hours (some flexibility)
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Typical Travel: Prepared to travel nationally / internationally up to 25% of the time (ex. duration: 1-week or 2-weeks, with notice to plan it out).

• Audit Execution:Execute unstructured audits and other projects, such as system pre-implementation reviews, compliance reviews, due diligence, and special investigations.Conduct interviews, gather information, and document findings to form fact-based conclusions.Perform SOX testing and evaluate the effectiveness of relevant controls.Review workpapers of others and provide guidance on their design and execution.Apply agile auditing concepts and lead agile audit engagements.Support SOX controls and engagements simultaneously.
• DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING:Prepare, review, and distribute audit reports and other relevant documents.Compile and present audit findings to management using clear and impactful communication techniques.
• DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS:Plan and perform complex data analytics procedures using tools like ACL, Qlik Sense, Data Snipper, and Business Warehouse.Use data analytics techniques and audit management software to enhance work productivity and presentation of information.Identify data analytics opportunities and apply automation knowledge to improve departmental efficiency.
• COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS:Understand and apply internal auditing standards, including the code of ethics.Demonstrate conformance with the IIA Code of Ethics.Support activities related to the department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• BUSINESS AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT:Stay updated with business developments and challenges.Identify emerging risks and contribute to the audit planning process and annual risk assessment.Develop and maintain relationships with business areas and functional personnel for audit planning and execution.Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems of stand-alone businesses and acquisitions.
• SUPPORT AND COORDINATION:Coordinate training sessions for the audit team.Support sub-initiatives and departmental projects.