Senior Internal Auditor
Nordson Corporation

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

• Developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
• Assist Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
• Direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
• Perform operational, compliance, and financial audits in accordance with Internal Auditing Standards; performs risk evaluation by surveying business function owners, computer system owners, and internal control activity owners to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of internal controls.
• Perform research by collecting and analyzing financial and operational data in order to test the adequacy of internal controls, verify compliance with operating procedures or regulatory requirements, and evaluate the effectiveness of business processes.
• Develop audit work plans needed to achieve audit scope and objectives. Identify and design audit tests.
• Review transactions, documents, records, and methods for accuracy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare working papers in accordance with Internal Audit Standards; including the use of narratives, flowcharts, sampling, or computer application tools.
• Participate in the preparation of formal, written reports and following-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
• Perform risk assessments to assist Internal Audit management in formulating a risk based audit plan.
• Perform annual work to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX). Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, reviewing process documentation and assisting in development and execution of testing plans to ensure key internal controls are in place and are operating effectively.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CIA designation preferred.

Experience:

• 4-6 years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas required .

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with our internal audit co-sourced firm in a constructive and productive manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
• Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.
• Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
• Ability to work with our internal audit co-sourced firm in a constructive and productive manner.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

• IT auditing experience preferred.
• Understanding of data analytics tools and techniques is preferred.

• Microsoft Office skills.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

Minimal

Estimated 25% Domestic
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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