What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at Hunting?
About Hunting
Hunting PLC is a global precision engineering group that provides equipment, technologies, and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1874 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, Hunting operates manufacturing and service facilities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Hunting maintains a strong governance and control environment while offering employees exposure to international operations and business leadership.
Position Summary
Join a high-visibility Internal Audit team supporting a global publicly traded manufacturing and engineering organization. This role provides exposure across the full audit lifecycle—from planning and fieldwork through reporting and presentation of results to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
Unlike larger audit functions where responsibilities are highly specialized, this position offers broad exposure to operational, financial, and governance processes across the business. The successful candidate will gain insight into production operations, inventory management, supply chain processes, cost accounting, and financial controls while working directly with Controllers, General Managers, and Executive Management.
This position is open due to internal career progression, with the current Internal Audit Manager recently promoted into a Controller role within the business. This reflects Hunting’s commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for advancement into broader finance and operational leadership positions.
The Internal Audit function is actively evolving to incorporate data analytics and emerging AI capabilities, and this role will play a key part in advancing these initiatives. This role is well-suited for candidates interested in helping modernize internal audit through data analytics and AI-driven approaches.
The Internal Audit function operates as a small, high-impact team, providing broad exposure across the organization and significant visibility with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
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Hunting PLC is a global precision engineering group that provides equipment, technologies, and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1874 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, Hunting operates manufacturing and service facilities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Hunting maintains a strong governance and control environment while offering employees exposure to international operations and business leadership.
Position Summary
Join a high-visibility Internal Audit team supporting a global publicly traded manufacturing and engineering organization. This role provides exposure across the full audit lifecycle—from planning and fieldwork through reporting and presentation of results to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
Unlike larger audit functions where responsibilities are highly specialized, this position offers broad exposure to operational, financial, and governance processes across the business. The successful candidate will gain insight into production operations, inventory management, supply chain processes, cost accounting, and financial controls while working directly with Controllers, General Managers, and Executive Management.
This position is open due to internal career progression, with the current Internal Audit Manager recently promoted into a Controller role within the business. This reflects Hunting’s commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for advancement into broader finance and operational leadership positions.
The Internal Audit function is actively evolving to incorporate data analytics and emerging AI capabilities, and this role will play a key part in advancing these initiatives. This role is well-suited for candidates interested in helping modernize internal audit through data analytics and AI-driven approaches.
The Internal Audit function operates as a small, high-impact team, providing broad exposure across the organization and significant visibility with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities
- Leverage and help advance the use of data analytics and emerging AI tools to enhance audit procedures, support risk identification, and drive more efficient, insight-driven audit outcomes
- Draft board-ready audit reports and presentations, including materials presented to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
- Engage directly with Controllers, General Managers, and Executive Management across global operations
- Execute operational, financial, and internal control audits across manufacturing, inventory, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and other business processes
- Perform control testing, walkthroughs, and data analysis using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Utilize Optro (formerly AuditBoard) to manage audit engagements, including workpapers, request tracking, issue management, and reporting
- Identify control gaps, operational risks, and process improvement opportunities while providing practical recommendations
- Assist with governance, risk management, and Provision 29 compliance activities, as applicable
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–7 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, or related accounting roles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with management at all organizational levels
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment
- Experience auditing or supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or energy-related operations
- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, advanced Excel) and exposure to AI-driven analysis or automation strongly preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems
- Experience with Optro (formerly AuditBoard) or similar audit management platforms
- CPA, CIA, or progress toward professional certification
- Travel: Approximately 10–20%, including domestic and international assignments
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and preferred qualifications
- Very good and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with 6% company match after 6 months
- Competitive vacation and sick time off plan
- Collaborative and performance-driven culture