Senior Internal Audit Manager

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Purpose:

Manages day to day activities within the company's internal audit function, in accordance with the Zeon Chemicals L.P. Internal Audit Charter, and may include financial, operational, compliance, or information technology audit programs.

Administers the organization's internal audit plan, which is meant to document and evaluate internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (including Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX)). Schedules projects, functions, or areas to be audited based on guidance from leadership. Plans and performs audits of various functional areas to determine the effectiveness of internal controls. Analyzes audit results, prepares presentations of findings, and develops recommendations meant to reduce risk, improve operational effectiveness or efficiency, maintain compliance, and increase protection of organizational assets. Coordinates with external auditors as needed and aides in testing as requested.

Job Functions/Accountabilities:

JSOX Process Documentation

• Develop effective plans and schedules for annual functions, including but not limited to:
  1. Coordination of annual process reviews.
  2. Scheduling and leading process walkthroughs.
  3. Determining out-of-scope controls and documenting reasoning.
• Responsible for working with acquired companies to develop process documentation and plans for JSOX compliance.

Risk Assessments

• Perform assessments of risks related to areas including but not limited to:
  1. Entity Level.
  2. Fraud Risk.
  3. IT General Controls.
  4. Cyber Security.

Internal Controls Testing

• Perform testing on in-scope key controls on an annual basis.
• Perform testing on minor controls as requested.
• Perform testing on in-scope system configured controls on an annual basis.
• Highlight exceptions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Work with business process owners to ensure exceptions are full remediated in a timely manner.

Segregation of Duties Analyses and Monitoring

• Perform annual analysis of system access, including SAP Roles, for conflicts in SOD.
• Perform quarterly monitoring of known SOD conflicts to ensure proper mitigation.
• Perform annual analysis of non-system functions and roles for SOD conflicts and proper mitigation as applicable.

Reporting Functions

• Issue annual Internal Audit Report for the year ending March 31 regarding JSOX compliance.
• Issue Interim Internal Audit Report by October of each year with results through Q3.
• Issue annual Risk Assessment Reports.
• Prepare RACMs annually.
• Prepare quarterly status updates for management.

Additional Duties

• Prepare an annual update for management of topics for consideration in the future (i.e. fraud, cyber security, CMMC updates, JSOX changes, etc.)
• Performs Research as needed to stay updated on changes in rules and regulations the company must conform to and comply with.
• Perform audits of additional functions as requested by ZEON.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• CFE, CMMC certification/s, CISA and/or CITP preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years in an Accounting or Audit field with experience in all aspects of accounting is critical.
• 3+ Years of experience in an information technology audit role is preferred.
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance experience is required.
• Experience with COSO Framework of Effective Internal Control is required.
• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred.

Special Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and schedule time appropriately to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.