Auditor I

AUDITOR I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Periodically conduct internal audits to assure conformance with corporate policies and procedures; local procedures, and department standard operating procedures [SOPs], to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency, implement internal control, safeguard assets and reduce business risks. Maintain NJ Headquarters ISO 9001 certification by assisting business and service divisions through ongoing communication; continuing training, data driven report as required; coordination of audit actions; corrective action facilitation; and, follow-up.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Acquires complete knowledge of major corporate policies and procedures as well as department SOPs by continual learning, comprehension, and analyzing existing documentation. Collaborate with various department analysts and management to obtain thorough understanding of diverse business processes. Be familiar with “Audit Programs/Audit Checklist” and results of previous audits.
• Performs audit fieldwork under supervision in accordance with the corporate internal audit plan, covering plant sites, business divisions, and related departments. Collects objective evidence to support audit findings, observations; and, identifies opportunities for improvement. Maintains confidentiality and security of audit records.
• Prepares “Corrective Action Report” and communicate to auditee. Present to, and consult with audited departments regarding audit observations / findings, and obtain official written responses from audited departments. Maintain 1) independence from departments being audited and 2) full confidentiality of all information; sharing information only with involved parties and with professional discretion.
• Furnishes top management with objective “Audit Summary Report”. Expeditiously communicates serious nonconformances to management. Follows-up with proposed countermeasure, including corrective and/or preventive actions. Makes recommendations for changes to policies and procedures, when needed.
• Assists in maintaining the company’s ISO 9001 certification at the NJ Headquarters. Supports internal ISO activities including conducting periodic self-assessments for divisions and departments, preparing documentation, and coordinating with the BSI external auditor under supervision. Provides assistance in ISO 9001 training and awareness sessions as needed.
• Assists in Maintaining and improving Self-Audit System. Monitors dashboards for performances and prepares data-driven report for further recommendations.
• Assists in the registration, distribution, and filing of company documents. Supports the maintenance of the Document Center to ensure document accuracy and accessibility.
• Conducts ad hoc auditing assignments issued by EVP and corporate management team.
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred: 1 years business experience preferably within a manufacturing organization

Command of English verbally, in comprehension skills, and, in the ability to create reports.

Efficient use and application of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Depth of knowledge in statistical analysis and college level math skills.

Prior experience with AS/400’s Query Function is a plus

Ability to synthesize meaningful insights from disparate sources of data

Maintains a healthy level of auditor skepticism in all situations

Bachelor (or higher) Degree – preferably in either Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, Information Management, Statistics, Data Sciences or related field

Pass, within 3 months, the examination of Internal Auditor Training for ISO 9001 as provided through a selected professional organization.

Requires periodic business travel up to 15% of total working time (approximately 1-2 weeks per trip).