Senior Auditor I/II - MSA Safety

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?  If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. 

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.  We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.  We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. 

Are you in?  Read on for more details about this particular role.

• Performs full cycle of internal domestic and international audits of MSA and affiliates in accordance with professional standards. This includes researching various business topics, performing audit procedures, preparing workpapers, conducting closing meetings, writing audit reports, evaluating management responses, and supervising other auditors, as necessary.
• Supports MSA’s SOx 404 process through the planning and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Follows up on audit findings with business stakeholders and ensures proper closure by management.
• Documents business areas under review using flowcharts, narratives, and walkthroughs to identify key financial, operational, and IT business risks and the related internal controls.
• Assesses business process efficiency and effectiveness, identifies internal control and business process weaknesses, and develops valuable recommendations for improvement fully utilizing MSA’s MBS (Management Business System) tools and techniques.
• Effectively educates business process owners on the value of internal controls, standardized processes, and the role of Internal Audit.
• Assists MSA’s external auditors as needed.
• Participates in special projects, as directed by the Chief Audit Executive, Internal Audit Manager, Senior Management, or the Audit Committee.
• Assists in developing and maintaining department independence, professionalism, and reputation.
• Designs and executes data analytics to meet audit objectives.
• Travel up to 25%, including international.

Level I –

• Identifies implications of audit findings, then presents and defends recommendations to manager. (Decision Making)
• Drafts comprehensive audit reports. Effectively communicates technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. (Communications)
• Coordinates multiple projects, gaining commitment from other management team members, meeting project deadlines, and assuming responsibility for the quality of work product. (Managing Work)
• Trains, supervises, and reviews the activities of team members in the performance of assigned audits and special projects. (Contributing to Team Success)
• Acts as a technical resource to less seasoned associates. (Contributing to Team Success)

Level II –

• Performs independently and operates effectively at Level I competencies plus has started to display professional maturity and progress towards competencies at the Audit Project Leader level.  Examples may include acts as a technical resource to team, starts to display ability to effect organization-wide initiatives, effective presentation of ideas in group situations, acts as a mentor to others, displays the next level of leadership qualities.

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Required Experience:

• At least four years of relevant experience
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with all levels of the organization and to build effective relationships
• Critical thinker who is detail and results oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyze complex processes and data.
• A general knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and cybersecurity controls.

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)

Preferred Experience:

• Supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, PowerBI,or Data Analytics.
• Proficiency in use of audit software, specifically AuditBoard
• Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and Lean concepts to business and audit processes.

This position is available at two levels: 

• Senior I: 2 years of auditing experience; 4 years of relevant experience
• Senior II: 2 years of auditing experience; 5 years of relevant experience

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