Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Summary

Plans, develops, recommends, and monitors procedures and systems used in financial, information technology, process, and operational audits throughout the organization. Verifies the accuracy and compliance of White Cap’s internal records with company policy and procedures. Ensures internal controls are adequate to protect White Cap against misuse and fraud. Evaluates efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures, laws, and government regulations. Recommends and makes improvements to policies and procedures.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Responsible for organizing and executing audit and advisory procedures through multiple audit projects in any function, process or segment within White Cap. Responsible for supporting internal audit department management throughout all work phases of projects and preparation and delivery of reporting for key business customers. Responsible for supporting the department’s efforts by working on project teams to define objectives, complete process analyses, identify and quantify process opportunities and facilitate and institute change for projects in all of the following categories: controllership (strategic risk assessments, business and IT process reviews); growth (M&A due diligence and business integration) and operational excellence (process improvement).

Nature and Scope

· Assists with the completion of all phases of the audit process including risk assessment, establishing objectives and the scope of work, creating the work program, planning and execution of fieldwork, and preparation and/or review of audit work papers and audit reports.

· Contributes in all aspects of internal controls compliance and certification process including risk-based scoping, updating process and controls documentation, and testing of controls.

· Prepares comprehensive audit reports detailing the results of the audit with a focus on providing insightful and value-added recommendations to all stakeholders. Facilitates the use of best practices where appropriate. Focuses on continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for creating efficiencies in the planning, execution and reporting of internal audits.

· Assists in the evaluation of finance processes and controls impacted from system implementation or changes to existing IT control structure and security including segregation of duties.

· Interacts with various levels of management in obtaining information, presenting observations, reviewing recommendations and discussing audit reports. Builds and maintains influential working relationships with management, peers, internal audit staff and other internal and external stakeholders.

· Supports White Cap management to identify and advise remediation of internal control weaknesses and process deficiencies identified through audit field work.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel 10% to 30% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior audit experience, preferably with a Big 4 public accounting firm, including exposure to both financial and IT audit engagements

• Relevant Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.) or demonstrated progress towards obtaining.

• Working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT) and experience performing risk assessments, control testing, and audit documentation.

• Demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives, including familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in audit tools and technologies, such as Excel, ACL, IDEA, or audit management platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate), with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and data analytics techniques.

• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration, and demonstrating strong self-management and communication skills.

• Thrives in a dynamic and agile work environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, collaborate across teams, and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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