Staff Internal Auditor - 10 %Travel

Staff Internal Auditor - 10% Travel$50k - $60kDue to growth, this medium-sized publicly traded company in Atlanta is adding another staff internal auditor to their team.  Great environment, flexible work schedule and benefits.  This position will be responsible for the following: Facilitate and update the current SOX 404 process documentation; periodically assist in the evaluation of SOX 404 scope (key accounts, processes, assertions, risks, and controls). Document processes, perform testing, and facilitate remediation of control findings.  The focus of this responsibility will include financial, operational, compliance, and other types of audits necessary to support the annual audit plan.  The annual SOX 404 effort will represent a significant portion of this area of responsibility. Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. Identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of operational, financial, and compliance processes. Assist in facilitating the formal change management process, to help facilitate the effective and efficient planning and implementation of changes to financial and operational processes and controls. Support the efforts of the Internal Audit team (including any outsourced internal auditors) and assist Internal Audit Director and Sr. Auditor to establish short and long term departmental goals.  Work with the external auditors on a day-to-day basis to resolve issues and ensure adequate communication is occurring. Minimal travel is required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ·         1-2 years audit experience in public accounting firm or corporation, including strong workpaper documentation and Excel skills.  Big Four experience preferred.·         Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Related field)·         Experience in telecommunications industry a plus.·         CIA and/or CPA track·         Excellent analytical skills to review and analyze business processes to identify control deficiencies as well as business operating problems and opportunities.·         Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB and IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. ·         Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.·         Demonstrates leadership and credibility. Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust, building relationships rapidly across all business functions.·         Smart, quick, people-oriented, energetic, able to work successfully on multiple projects, professionally aggressive, with a strong work ethic.·         High personal standards and professional ethics with a commitment to excellence.·         Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner Please forward your resume to bryancascarano@mergisgroup.com You’ve known us as Spherion, a leader in providing integrated solutions in recruiting and staffing needs for multiple skills and solutions at multiple locations across North America. Now we are changing our name to better distinguish our customized approach and specialized focus on the local job market. As a leading professional placement firm dedicated to delivering the highest level of service to our clients and candidates, The Mergis Group provides high-touch, specialized recruiting services to a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small and mid-sized businesses spanning multiple industries. We operate through a nationwide network of offices led by a team of recruiting experts with extensive knowledge and proven career experience in the industries they service, particularly accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, legal, engineering and manufacturing. Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.