Internal Auditor

Overview

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical materials. The Global Internal Audit Department (GIAD) provides independent and objective assurance that all significant risks are identified and appropriately reported by management to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.

As a member of the Finance group, reporting to the Internal Audit Director, this position is responsible for supporting the timely execution of North America projects in accordance with the annual plan. This includes corporate business process audits, operational audits over distribution centers and retail stores, conducting Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance testing, and completing ad hoc management requests. Individuals must effectively multitask with strong attention to detail when compiling and examining documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning activities, including gathering, reviewing, and interpreting data, and interviewing key stakeholders to determine scope of operational audit procedures.
• Lead and execute assigned internal audits of GPC subsidiary distribution center and retail store facilities, verbally communicate findings to management and complete audit report deliverables accurately and timely.
• Complete SOX design of control and operating effectiveness testing, including attribute-based controls, and financial substantive testing, through various means - inspection, observation, and re-performance.
• Perform direct assistance testing for the annual external audit, including physical inventory verification procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in creating automated tools, templates and other means of increasing efficiency and productivity.
• Perform other ad hoc duties/projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems preferred
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Overnight travel approximately 35%, or as job requires
• Desire to obtain further designations, such as Certified Internal Auditor (i.e. CIA or CPA)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think objectively and apply strong ethics and integrity standards
• Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Basic understanding of financial statements
• Proficiency using in Microsoft Suite Software

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.