Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! The Staff Auditor is responsible for helping execute all forms of audits including IT, operational, and compliance audits, as well as management's annual SOX compliance testing. The Staff Auditor will develop an understanding of key business processes, perform test procedures,recommend corrective actions, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, time management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. In this role you will: - Develop a strong understanding of the Company's key business processes, risks, and control activities - Execute test procedures in accordance with the department's audit methodology - Communicate project status and test results timely and effectively to project management and key stakeholders -Assist with the preparation of project materials and deliverables (i.e., reports, memos,presentations) - Work with project management and key stakeholders to design corrective actions that mitigate risk and/or improve business process efficiency/effectiveness to ultimately add value - Own self-development through continuing education (e.g., off-site training, webcasts) Core Areas of Focus: - IT Audit o Focused on reviewing key IT process, risks, and control activities o Examples of scope include cybersecurity, cloud computing, data governance, asset management, network security, and disaster recovery and business continuity. - Operational Audit o Focused on reviewing key operational and financial processes, risks, and control activities o Examples of scope include business units, manufacturing facilities, corporate functions, vendor relationships, customer relationships, and acquisition activity - Compliance Audit o Focused on reviewing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as the processes that support compliance o Examples of scope include state and federal pesticide compliance, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance, and state and federal transportation compliance - Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") Compliance o Assist with Internal Audit's overall SOX compliance efforts o Focused on performing testing of the Company's SOX framework to support management's assessment of control framework design, implementation, and operating effectiveness o Responsible for assisting control owners with maintaining the SOX control framework o Develop / enhance relationships with external auditor management and key members of the business' management team What you'll need to be successful: - Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, computer and information science or other business discipline preferred - Up to two (2) years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Audit (including IT), or other related field - Strong oral and written communication skills - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ability to analyze and interpret data - Experience with SAP or other ERP systems a plus, but not required - Experience using data analysis tools such as ACL a plus, but not required - CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, or other professional designation not required, but valued - Experience with SOX compliance not required, but valued - Experience with SAP or other ERP systems not required, but valued - Willingness and ability to travel (domestic) as required (travel is both variable both in frequency and duration and could amount to 10% or more) The starting budgeted pay range for this roleApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/