Internal Audit, Senior

Overview

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Internal Audit Department (IAD) provides independent and objective assurance that all significant risks are identified and appropriately reported by management to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.

As a member of the Finance group, reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, this position is responsible for performing the timely execution of North America projects in accordance with the annual plan. This includes corporate business process audits, operational audits over distribution centers and retail stores, conducting Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance testing, completing ad hoc management requests, and assisting in strategic risk assessment / annual planning. Individuals must be self-motivated, have strong project management skills and demonstrate a high sense of urgency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently lead and execute financial, operational, and / or information technology audits over compliance with GPC and subsidiary headquarter, distribution center, and retail store policies / procedures. Including determining the audit scope, establishing objectives and timelines, coordinating travel, and communicating results to Management. 
• Independently evaluate risk in a business process or location, and identify audit procedures that should be performed to test risk mitigation 
• Identify improvement opportunities for audit programs
• Train staff auditors and contractors on how to perform all types of audits  
• Review workpapers and audit reports and communicate feedback / review notes 
• Participate in departmental strategic initiatives and projects, as requested by the Internal Audit Management team.
• Plan and execute SOX business process walkthroughs, internal control design and operating effectiveness testing, and inventory observations; including communicating deficiencies and working with Management to remediate timely.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and management.
• Contribute innovative ideas to continuously improve the audit methodology and audit procedures. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, “Big 4” public accounting experience is a plus 
• Internal Audit, Public Accounting or Consulting experience at a public company – global is preferred
• Understanding of and direct experience with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
• Overnight travel approximately 35%, or as job requires
• Possession or pursuit of CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant certification is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to think objectively and apply strong ethics and integrity standards
• Excellent communication written / verbal skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on various audits and projects in different phases 
• Ability to coordinate with external auditors and co-source partners 
• Ability to work effectively in a highly energetic and multiple-engagement environment, dedication to teamwork, a strong work initiative, and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Proficiency using in Microsoft Suite Software and relevant systems technology 

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