Associate Internal Auditor

The Internal Audit Department’s mission is to provide independent, objective assessment of the Company’s system of internal control and underlying business processes.  Internal Audit provides consulting activities designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.  

Internal Audit will employ the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) 2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.  Furthermore, Internal Audit will conform to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) which encompasses a series of principle-focused standards to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
 

What you'll do as an Associate Internal Auditor

• Support financial and operational audits at corporate and remote locations.
• Gain an understanding of business processes, and evaluate potential risks during audit planning.  Assess the procedures and controls.
• Develop the audit approach to address risks identified during the planning.
• Support testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, and procedures at STERIS Corporation.
• Assist in the testing and walkthrough procedures to determine company compliance on assigned Sarbanes Oxley processes: reviews and analyzes the control structure, performs walkthrough and testing procedures, documents testing results that are reviewed and often relied upon by our external auditors, and finally communicates results to the process owners.
• Under the guidance of audit supervision, assist in the preparation of audit reports with concise recommendations presented to and agreed by management indicating management’s response and timeframe for implementation.
• Assist in the evaluation of materiality for the audit deficiencies.  Provide perspective for evaluating the audit deficiencies against evolving industry best practices.
• Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of management’s response and the corrective actions taken on significant audit recommendations.
• Conduct work in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills.
• Contributes innovative ideas in an effort to continuously improve the audit methodology and audit procedures including the strategic deployment of technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audit procedures and increase value to the business.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required: 

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business or a related field  
• Understanding of the profession of internal audit including risk management activities.
• Working Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  
• Understanding of both current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principals.  

Preferred:

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action.
• Ability to inspire and instill a common vision and framework.
• Must communicate well to all levels of management and staff. 
• Ability to understand a customer's business needs. 
• Proficient in data analysis, defect identifications and resolutions.
• Ability to analyze requirements and troubleshoot problems.
• Must be a self-starter
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer: 

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career