Senior Internal Auditor
Company: balchem
Location: New Hampton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Balchem Corporation (Nasdaq:BCPC) is a publicly traded global
specialty chemicals company with $500 million plus in revenue and
north of $2.5 billion market cap, having witnessed steady growth
over the past five years. The Company was founded in 1967 and is
based in New Hampton, NY (Hudson Valley area). Balchem develops,
manufactures, and markets specialty performance ingredients and
products for the food, nutritional, feed, pharmaceutical, and
medical sterilization industries in the United States and
internationally. The Company consists of four business segments:
Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; Specialty
Products; and Industrial Products and employs over 1,000 people
worldwide who are engaged in many diverse activities, developing
the company into chosen market leadership positions. To learn more
about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit
www.balchem.com.
Overview:
The Senior Internal Auditor assists and supports the Director of
Internal Audit, Board of Directors and senior management in the
effective discharge of their responsibilities by bringing a
systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the
effectiveness of the organization's internal control, risk
management and governance processes. Further, the Senior Internal
Auditor will assist and lead project reviews of financial,
operational, and compliance risks and controls across our business
units, from planning through supporting final report issuance. This
individual will lead and support the identification, testing,
analysis and documentation of deficiencies discovered while
conducting operational and SOX compliance audits, as well as
propose recommendations to correct any deficiencies noted, while
obtaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of the company's
business and related needs in order to support the growth of the
business.
Excellent leadership and communication abilities, attention to
detail, and strong business acumen are keys to success in this
challenging position.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and objective assessments of internal controls,
financial results, business processes, compliance requirements,
etc.
Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan using a
risk-based approach
Plan, organize, supervise and conduct financial, operational, and /
or compliance audits based on annual internal audit plan and/or as
requested by management or Audit Committee
Conduct and document process walkthroughs to evaluate design and
effectiveness of internal controls
Support development of presentations to discuss internal audit and
SOX compliance audit results with management
Document request listings, testing strategies, and other pre-audit
planning activities aimed at ensuring an efficient and effective
audit
Draft audit reports and conduct follow-up audits, as needed to
appraise the adequacy of corrective actions
Ensure audit working papers are appropriately documented in
accordance with department standards, review comments are
addressed, and working papers are organized and stored as part of
completing the audit engagement
Partner with Director of Internal Audit and management to develop
corrective action plans in response to all Internal Audit
observations and subsequent follow-ups to ensure closure
Supervise and/or work with Internal Audit team members, outside
service providers and external auditors, as needed
Develop effective relationships with management and promote
internal audit awareness throughout organization
Interact regularly, educate and advise process owners on internal
control requirements
Support audit department continuous improvement including revising
existing programs and questionnaires. Help define departmental
methodologies and deliverables in accordance with professional
standards.
Work with Director of Internal Audit to identify current and
emerging risks facing the organization
Participate in due diligence and integration activities related to
business acquisitions, as needed
Special projects as requested by management
Keep up-to-date on current activities, accounting pronouncements
and audit information significant to the profession and
industry
Competencies:
Build solid working relationships and partner closely with process
owners
Strong business sense, excellent communication skills, attention to
detail, and a strong desire to grow professionally are keys to
success in this challenging position
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
with the ability to lead meetings
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with strong
interpersonal and collaboration skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong work ethic with self-accountability for high-quality
results
Positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges and/or
changing circumstances
High-energy, proactive, self-starter capable of completing a
diverse workload within strict timelines
Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive
information
Highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline;
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline a
plus
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor
(CIA) are a plus
Understanding of internal control concepts and frameworks (COSO,
COBIT) and prior experience testing key controls
Experience with and knowledge of auditing processes and
methodologies, including flowcharting
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including a mix of
experience from auditing, accounting and/or internal control roles;
Big 4 public accounting background and experience a plus
Experience in a manufacturing based environment is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
Ability to meet daily deadlines and perform tasks in a timely
manner
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, able
to work independently and as part of a team
Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to
interact with all levels of the organization.
Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and
professionalism
Confidentiality and Integrity - must be able to represent and model
integrity within the organization
Must possess and maintain the highest degree of security and
confidentiality of information
Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations. Prior use of
advanced data analysis techniques (ACL, IDEA, Access, advanced
Excel) is a plus
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial
reporting is a plus
Experience working with accounting and financial software
Flexibility to travel internationally and domestically as
needed
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