Senior Auditor

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Position Summary
The Senior Auditor will be involved in planning, coordinating, and leading risk-based operational, SOX, and compliance audits of both Edgewell domestic and international locations, as well as managing special projects and initiatives, as necessary.  This requires  the application of leadership, communication, and critical thinking and analysis skills in order to: assess risks and trends within key accounts and processes, identify process improvements and best practices for implementation, foster teamwork, and drive timely and quality project completion.  These results must be achieved in a manner that enhances the overall organization and is accomplished through performance of the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Analysis and Decision Making, Teamwork, Influence, Collaboration, Initiative, Customer Focus, and Achieving Results. The person in this role will need to have a solid understanding of accounting principles and be able to take complex information and synthesize it into an understandable format. The role will be also be assisting Internal Audit management in department planning activities including, but not limited to, (a) performing the annual SOX scoping exercise and audit plan, (b) scheduling and role assignments to meet completion dates, (c) conducting risk assessments (d) estimating resource needs, (e) reviewing and coaching teammates. This position will gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world, and have the opportunity to influence and effect change on a global scale. 

Universal Accountabilities
•    Perform planning activities for audit projects, based on an analysis of risks and objectives, to ensure the audit scope is efficient and effective. 
•    Evaluate, document and analyze business processes and be able to provide recommendations for improvements to all levels of management. Manage and review staff and offshore auditors’ work to ensure timely execution of the audit program according to budgeted hours and duration and to validate workpaper documentation is compliant with professional standards.
•    Adequately supervise and review audit work to ensure documentation, data, and evidence retained supports informed and objective audit conclusions and recommendations. 
•    Identify potential control weaknesses, irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures, policies, and practices to help the Company improve performance and meet regulatory requirements.
•    Aid in the performance and development of the Internal Audit team.
•    Effectively communicate to auditee and stakeholders the objectives and results of the audit in both written and verbal form
•    Take ownership of the audit report to ensure the issues are portrayed comprehensively and cohesively and management action plans are clear to the business and focused on mitigating the risks. 
•    Provide business process support in an advisory manner to ensure adequate policies, process changes, control processes, and remediation plans are in place to reinforce compliance and drive efficiencies while maintaining a risk-conscious mindset.
•    Participate in multiple audits/projects according to importance. Demonstrate flexibility and agility when priorities or situations change, identifying creative solutions and leveraging offshore resources to ensure timely completion of work.
•    Demonstrate confidence and communication skills to work with and present information directly to high-level management within all functional areas of the organization.
•    Develop continuous improvement of the SOX program, focusing on optimization and efficiency, including key controls, testing approach, coverage tools, etc.

Required Skills and Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field 
•    3+ years of auditing experience or applicable business experience 
•    Strong project management and leadership skills 
•    Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404), US GAAP, auditing theory and practice, and general familiarity with information systems controls.
•    Ability to investigate, analyze, and solve problems/issues with minimal oversight
•    Ability to make timely, effective decisions and produce results through the evalu