Our client, a large multinational company located in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Internal Audit to join their growing company. The position will include the following: • Onsite internal audits of the companies international locations. • Preparation of the fiscal year combined financial statements and coordination of the external audits of these statements with the external auditors. • Assisting the Benefits Department with the preparation of the fiscal year Medical, Dental and 401(k) Benefit Plans’ financial statements and coordination of the external audits of these statements with the external auditors. • Performance of special projects at the request of Executive Management. Consultation with various departments regarding accounting-related issues. Duties and Responsibilities - Internal audits - Assist in the planning, execution and follow up of onsite audits • The planning phase includes developing an understanding of the local office, obtaining necessary financial information from the onsite accountant and assisting in developing an audit strategy. • The execution phase includes obtaining an understanding of the local operating cycles; testing local office representations, financial data and compliance with local policies; providing consultation to the local office based on results of procedures; communicating relevant findings to local office management in the closing meeting at the end of the onsite engagement; and diligently documenting all of the above. • The follow-up phase includes assisting in the preparation of the resulting audit report, documenting the local office’s resulting action plans and issuing the final audit report. It is also expected that a strong relationship be developed and maintained with the local office’s staff to not only provide for future efficiencies. Fiscal year-end and benefit plan financial statements - Assist in financial statement preparation and external audit engagement • Assist in distributing, following up on and collecting the departmental year-end reporting package with the local offices. • Assist in generating the financial statements and footnotes and substantiating schedules requested by the outside auditors. • Assist in answering inquiries and providing various information requested by the external auditors during the onsite engagements. This entails communication with various departments, local office staff and outside personnel. • Assist in the coordination and review of the benefit plans. This entails coordinating with the benefits team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. Special Projects - Assist in planning, executing and following up on various projects at the request of management • Examples include fraud investigations, procedure review, assistance with bank and governmental surveys and in various matters with other departments and local offices. Internal Consultation - Assist in providing input, suggestions and recommendations upon request to various departments • Examples include interpreting accounting standards, clarifying policies, developing training programs and reviewing control procedures. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume directly to toby.coffey@roberthalf.com

BS in Accounting/Finance 2+ years of Auditing experience.

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