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Harbor Freight Tools

Internal Controls Auditor

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$55K - $83K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Corporate Internal Controls/ Process Improvement Auditor will be responsible for implementing ... Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays ...

KPMG

Senior Associate, Internal Audit

Irvine, CA · On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit & Controls for our Audit and Assurance practice. Responsibilities : * Provide high quality, professional day-to-day execution of ...

KPMG

Senior Associate, Internal Audit

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$95K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate in Internal Audit for our Audit and Assurance practice ... GAAP and compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley/SOX; understanding of COSO 2013 is ...

Unilever

$146K - $219K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join us as Associate Director, Risk & Controls Location: Hoboken, NJ OR Los Angeles, CA Terms ... Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely remediation of findings and sustainable ...

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TAAD LLP

Audit Associate

Diamond Bar, CA · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

TAAD LLP is looking to hire an Experienced Audit Associate. Responsibilities: * Perform and assist ... Prepare and analyze financial statements and evaluate internal controls. * Assist with the ...

RSM

$87K - $107K/yr

As a senior associate in RSM's growing Healthcare Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the ... We frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or ...

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Financial Reporting Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... internal controls preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other financial tools.

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An associate internal controls supports the development and implementation of internal control procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. They assist in monitoring financial processes, identifying risks, and testing controls, often using audit tools and documentation standards. This role typically requires attention to detail and knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COSO.

What is the difference between Associate Internal Controls vs Associate Compliance Officer?

AspectAssociate Internal ControlsAssociate Compliance Officer
CertificationsInternal Control certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISA)Compliance certifications (e.g., CCEP, CRCM)
Work EnvironmentFinance, audit, risk management teamsLegal, regulatory, corporate compliance teams
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial services, banking, corporate sectorsFinancial institutions, healthcare, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding internal controls roles and responsibilitiesUnderstanding compliance roles and responsibilities

While both roles focus on risk management, Associate Internal Controls primarily concentrates on evaluating and implementing internal control systems to prevent fraud and errors. In contrast, Associate Compliance Officer ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and policies. Both positions often collaborate but serve distinct functions within organizations' risk and compliance frameworks.

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An associate in internal controls plays a key role in evaluating and improving a company's internal processes to ensure compliance and prevent fraud. The position often requires knowledge of risk management, auditing, and relevant regulations, and can lead to advancement into senior compliance or audit roles. It offers steady employment opportunities in finance, accounting, and corporate governance sectors.

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Internal Controls Auditor

Harbor Freight Tools

Calabasas, CA • On-site

$55K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description


The Corporate Internal Controls/ Process Improvement Auditor will be responsible for implementing, performing, and reporting on the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting (both Financial and IT Controls) and identify process improvement opportunities to risk mitigate the business.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform Internal controls (Financial Controls and IT) Testing on a quarterly basis
  • Perform Operational Audits as needed per IA Risk Assessment
  • Support External Auditors with requests for the Annual Financial Audit
  • Identify opportunities with business units to standardize, simplify and improve processes to drive balanced risk management and risk mitigate process gaps
  • Assist with the overall risk assessment of internal control environment, current business practices/processes, identify and recommends solutions for strengthening internal controls
  • Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships in order to assess key business risks and exposure within the company
  • Assist with the implementation of necessary improvements to financial and IT policies/procedures and internal business controls to support the corporate priorities, business needs and compliance programs
  • Make recommendations for remediation of identified issues in a timely manner and revisit areas with previously defined deficiencies to assess results.
  • Work with operating management to ensure that remediation plans are appropriate, implemented in a timely manner, and yield desired results.
  • Structure and write audit reports and other related reports and issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain concise, up-to-date records of audit plans, findings, work papers, reports and other supporting documentation for all related reviews performed.
  • Update control documentation (matrices, narratives, flowcharts, etc.) with operating management for financial and IT processes

Scope
  • Staff supervision and development: No
  • Decision making
  • Travel: Up to 5%
  • Flex Designation: Anywhere

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,500- $83,300 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Education Requirements
  • 4 year Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required

Years of Experience
  • 1-3 years of progressive internal audit and internal controls experience

Skills
  • CPA or CIA designation preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls, business processes, and COSO and IIA standards
  • Basic understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) assessment, audit and testingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team and lead effectively in a cross-divisional environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including, Visio and other statistical tools for data auditing
  • Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed
  • Proficiency to present complex business issues to all levels of management
  • Proven capability to evaluate and implement productivity improvements to drive cost savings
  • Demonstrated orientation to action in a flexible, fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:
  • Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
  • Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
  • Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
  • The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
  • Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

About Harbor Freight Tools
We're a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

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