Senior Internal Auditor (REF1822e)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, or their designee, the Senior Internal Auditor will be a primary contributor to and leader within Elbit America’s Internal Audit Program, which provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations, and to help the organization meet its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Job Description

• Conduct audits, perform risk assessments, assess internal controls and business processes, and make recommendations to improve the company’s performance.
• Drive the goals of Elbit America’s Internal Audit program, ensuring that the program’s initiatives contribute to growth and change for the betterment of the business.
• Provide valuable subject matter expertise in audit to directly support the Director, Internal Audit, the Vice President, Compliance, Ethics & Audit, and other organization leaders in completing goals and objectives.
• Work as a partner with functional and business unit team members to provide value-added reviews and audits to ensure the effectiveness of controls and operational efficiency.
• Prepare audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations effectively to senior leadership.
• Provide direction to external audit resources.
• Ensure that Internal Audit adheres to: (a) the Code of Ethics established by The Institute of Internal Auditors and (b) the Elbit Systems of America Code of Business Conduct and Ethics including: Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Competency and Independence.
• Improve upon existing policies and procedures to guide and grow the internal audit activity.
• Communicate effectively to senior management, the recipients of internal audit services and, as necessary, the ESA Audit Committee and the ESL Corporate Internal Auditor.

• Lead other projects as assigned by leadership.

Consulting Relationships

• Functional and Business groups
• Site and Corporate Leadership
• Corporate Affiliates
• External Consultants

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant preferred
• 5-7 years of functional experience using skill set required
• 1-3 years of related industry experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES

Required:

• Ability to apply the IIA International Professional Practices Framework to the organization and planning of internal audits and to the execution of internal audit engagements.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, and the ability to identify and assess risks both at the enterprise and at the process levels.
• Ability to analyze business processes using tools such as process mapping and performance measurement.
• Ability to analyze the root causes of problems using systematic methodologies.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, internal controls and accounting practices.
• Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley, section 404, and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Ability to write reports, suitable for communication with ESA Senior Management
• Ability to communicate material orally in a manner suitable for communication with ESA Senior Management
• Knowledge of government contracting compliance, including government business systems, FAR and DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, and the DCAA Contract Audit Manual.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the subjects and methodologies for auditing Information Technology processes, including knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of the use of data analytics and statistical analysis to support risk assessment and audit engagements.
• Ability to use data analytics software, audit software, or statistical software.
• Experi