Specialist – Finance, Compliance & Operations (FCO) Audit

at  Carrier

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related business disciplines
• CPA, ACCA, CIA will be considered a strong plus
• Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience with Big 4 or multinational firms, or internal audit experience
• Experience in participating in teams successfully and providing on-time deliverables
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with the ability to work effectively across all levels and functions within the business.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse teams toward operational efficiencies
• Knowledge/experience in project management, strong analytical/problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skill and proven presentation skills
• Proactive and results/metrics driven
• Legal authorization to work in the European Union.
• Strong command of English. Other European languages a strong plus.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The FCO Internal Audit Specialist position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic audit professional who seeks to build on their existing accounting and audit experience through in-depth exposure to a fast-paced international business, with focus on the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal control framework in order to effectively manage and mitigate risk. The Internal Audit department is developmental in nature and employees are assisted in furthering career goals through training and development, strategic networking opportunities and eventual rotation into business unit roles. Internal Audit is seen as a premier entry point into the Carrier Finance organization.
Carrier’s internal audit teams conduct risk-based audits and recommend strategic solutions to the Carrier business units. Working closely with business unit management, the Internal Audit group utilizes the latest audit techniques and technologies to ensure that they are conducting value-added audits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the execution of risk-based audits
• Assess risk of key business processes resulting in the preparation of audit plans and specific audit programs
• Participate in the creation of process maps of significant financial, business, compliance and operational processes in order to identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Prepare clear, concise audit findings
• Participate in special projects related to departmental quality initiatives
• Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley review
• Manage and analyze activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control financial resources and compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting activities.
• Prepare, examine, and conform to procedures for general ledger preparation and project and / or government accounting activities.
• Perform monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, control processes, and financials.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and compares budget to actual costs, ensuring that budgets are adhered to.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations in order to accurately represent financial standing.
• Support internal and external audits for process compliance and timely completion.
• Lead small scale projects.