Howmet Aerospace, Inc. (Howmet) is currently in search of an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join the Internal Audit group in Pittsburgh, PA. This role will report to the Internal Audit Director - North America and Global SOX.
Primary Purpose of the Job:
Providing an objective and professional evaluation of internal control systems and to recommend and advise on improvements in control systems for the company's operating locations and key processes. The Internal Audit group is ideal for career development for highly motivated individuals as this position offers extensive exposure to Howmet Segments and to the company's financial philosophies and practices.
Major Activities / Key Challenges:
Accountability for thorough execution of audit assignments
Demonstrating increased audit skill levels to perform increasingly more complex audits
Gaining expertise in one or more 'specialty' areas (including data analytics) or familiarity with specific technical accounting issues
Occasionally leading less complex audits
Developing or modifying audit work programs
Transferring knowledge in the form of suggestions to improve Internal Audit processes and to help other department members meet Internal Audit's mission
Traveling* to company locations, many of which are manufacturing facilities
Participating in a cross-regional process team
Pre-audit preparation: ensuring adequate preparation is performed for an assigned scope
If leading an audit: liaise with location personnel regarding overall audit schedule, logistics, securing appropriate pre-audit information; reviewing risks, assigning audit scopes to auditors, assisting special auditors (if applicable), and leading pre-audit calls
Audit Fieldwork: performing the assigned scope and delivering the information requested by the team leader. Due to the highly interactive mode with customers and team members, the incumbent must have the ability to facilitate positive responses and actions through written and verbal communication skills, be able to assimilate and logically analyze information to make recommendations in relatively limited time frames, and effectively develop an understanding of businesses/ functions being audited in order to fairly and objectively assess controls
Data Analysis: Extensive use of data analytics internally to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team and externally to drive cost-savings
*Due to COVID-19, travel is limited and auditing is performed remotely. Travel may resume to as much as 50% in a normal year or as conditions change. Travel normally occurs the middle two weeks of the month.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
Effective interpersonal skills
Deadline driven and results oriented
Strong analytical and communication skills
Effective working in teams/being a team player
Possessing a solid understanding of accounting/US GAAP
High proficiency in using MS Office Suite, especially higher functions within Excel
Experience with querying databases (e.g., Discoverer, IDEA, or Essbase)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Being a role model for integrity, diversity and inclusion
Major Customers:
Business Unit Presidents and Controllers
Compliance Leaders for each Business Unit
Plant and Resource Unit Leadership
Ethics and Compliance investigation personnel
Peer Internal Auditors #LI-KV1
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Fraud, Economics or Business from an accredited institution
Minimum of two years of financial, accounting, or audit experience
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Certification (CPA, MBA, CFE, CIA, etc.)
Experience working in a manufacturing company
Experience in auditing company processes, specifically for manufacturing clients