IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 18 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.
The internal audit department offers an exciting opportunity for a group internal auditor to contribute their knowledge and experience to help develop and mold the function. The group internal auditor will work in a team environment to plan and execute operational, financial, compliance and technology risk-based audits in the North American region and identify value-added recommendations to strengthen company processes and controls.
Title: Internal Audit
Location: Remote, North America
Job Overview and key duties (agile)
- Responsible to examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal controls
- Reviewing and evaluating financial, operational, technology and governance processes and systems to ensure integrity and compliance
- Leveraging data analytics, where appropriate and feasible
- Involved in investigations, special audits, transaction due diligence, sustainability reporting and providing subject-matter expertise as needed
- Participating in departmental projects to identify and share audit lessons learned, training, continuous improvement, etc.
- Review and assess the effectiveness of new business integrations, supporting with the implementation of IPL’s internal controls and company policies in a newly acquired business
- Review and challenge the business on their quarterly internal controls certification submissions and validate that internal audit recommendations have been appropriately implemented.
Essential experience and skills:
- A BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required
- Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA) or working toward a certification is an advantage
- 2-3 years of experience working in external/internal audit, accounting or finance (cost accounting, inventory control, FP&A, etc.), enterprise risk management or other relevant experience in a manufacturing environment required
- SOX control design and operating effectiveness
- Data analytics e.g. Galvanize/ACL, IDEA, visualization tools such as Tableau
- Excellent Excel Skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Applications
- Ability to prioritize issues and manage time effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Fluency in both verbal and written business English
- Flexibility to travel in the US and Canada
- Be a detail orientated individual with ability to also see broader impacts
- Enjoy building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Be self-motivated, highly enthusiastic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment
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