Experienced Internal Auditor

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

 The Corporate Audit group is expanding to support our increasingly dynamic Fortune 500 company.

How will you make a difference?

This person will be responsible to manage and execute financial audits, internal audits and controls testing; both as part of our worldwide Internal Audit Team and as designated key-support for the external audit team. This position offers exposure to all levels of the management team and provides excellent knowledge and growth potential.

• What do we want to know about you?
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or other related field
• 4+ years of audit experience, at least 2 years with a Big 4 or well-known regional accounting firm; additional internal audit experience is a plus
• Experience performing controls testing and financial audits i.e. SOX
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA), preferred or actively pursuing
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to details
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office, accounting software, databases, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 35 % of the time, including international travel
• Bilingual preferred but not required

• Effective written / verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Strong team player with the ability to lead a team on audits or projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and focus on multiple projects simultaneously
• Driven and enthusiastic with the ability to demonstrate a passion to contribute to achieving business goals
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Manage and/or perform controls testing and financial audits i.e. SOX  to assist external auditors; manage relationship with the external auditors and ensure quality and timeliness to their standards
• Manage and perform financial and compliance audits from planning to audit report distribution and follow-up on audit observations.
• Effectively communicate the internal audit results to the auditee and management
• Review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls
• Perform/assist with special projects and internal reviews

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.