As part of Celanese Global Audit’s Budapest team, this position is responsible for executing financial and operational audit activities in Europe, and support the European Supervisor in coordinating audit engagements. The role reports to the European Supervisor.
Independently work on complex, sensitive projects or audits that have a moderate to major significance/risk to the Company by following audit protocols. Assignment includes operational audits, joint venture audits, financial or accounting related audits.
Identify and assess risks, develop audit programs, test key controls and develop process improvement recommendation for the EU region.
Support the European Supervisor in status updates and other communications.
Administer audit engagements, responsible for preparing the audit programs and internal documents for those audits assigned to them in accordance with department protocols.
Prepare and present articulate internal audit report findings and recommendations to relevant levels of management. This includes discussion with local and executive management to ensure factual accuracy and concurrence, coordinating with management to obtain compelling solutions and written responses to internal audit recommendations including engagement reporting.
Support managing Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 testing in the region. Execute test work, requests for and collects control evidences, provides status updates.
Participate as a member of departmental or cross-departmental teams on special projects.
This role may require approximately 30% travel, mainly within Europe.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
4+ years of professional experience, some experience in audit related activities is an advantage.
Some knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Fluent written and spoken English. Italian and/or German knowledge is a great advantage.
Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with SAP system; strong knowledge in data analysis.
Able to cope with complicated issues and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with personnel at all levels throughout the organization.
Must have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and strong writing skills.
Demonstrated strong initiative as well as be a strong team player.
Familiarity with the financial shared service approach and multicultural environment is an advantage.