Senior Auditor

Job: Senior Auditor

Every day, Braskem’s 8,000 team members work to improve people’s lives through sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics. In alignment with our commitment to a circular economy, we focus our global sustainable strategy in three key areas: sustainable processes to reduce waste; an innovative product portfolio; and solutions to support our clients and communities.
We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes diversity and inclusivity (D&I) encouraging its team members to be who they are, following the motto: “You are free to be you.” This mindset adds value to the organization by unlocking untapped potential. Braskem promotes collaborative behaviors that encourage new ideas and different perspectives. As a global organization, Braskem offers competitive employee benefits such as parental leave and educational reimbursement. We strongly encourage people with all different backgrounds and experiences, of all races and ethnicities, abilities, and people from the LGBTQIA community, to apply.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a new operation in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department: Internal Audit 
Location: Philadelphia (HYBRID)
Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Full Time 

Description:
Braskem America Internal Audit is part of a global organization that provides an independent and objective evaluation of controls and processes. Role will be responsible to verify compliance with, and the effectiveness of, those controls and processes, while aiming to add value and improve the operations at Braskem. Help the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes.  Committed to standardizing and enhancing the internal audit function at Braskem, exceeding management’s expectations and remaining a trusted resource.

Key Responsibilities Include:

•    Support the planning and complete the Internal Audit annual plan;
•    Manage internal and external resources supporting the Audit function;
•    Identify risks, analyze the control environment and communicate the results in a detailed plan of action;
•    Contribute in the definition of audit and sampling scope;
•    Ensure compliance with the methodology and standards adopted by the company;
•    Support the local Internal Audit leadership in maintaining an appropriate working relationship with leadership teams; 
•    Provide an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the entity level and operational controls;
•    Recommend low-cost solutions to achieve a balanced control environment;
•    Prepare and /or review audit workpapers, guaranteeing their accuracy and clarity;
•    Guarantee that the work is carried out objectively and independently;
•    Prepare material for and participate in auditee planning , kick-off and status meetings;
•    Evaluate the adequacy of action plans and monitor the implementation of the corrective measures;
•    Evaluate preliminary audit results and assess the impact on the audit strategy;
•    Develop ideas to solve the root cause of audit findings and monitor the unresolved or inherent deficiencies of the process; 

Requirements:
BS Degree in Finance or Business with 3 to 7 years of varied and increasing responsibility in Public Accounting, Private Accounting, Internal Audit and Business Operations.

Experience managing multiple responsibilities or audits with multiple teams.  
- Experience discussing and analyzing business process with C- Suite 
- Strong ability to review internal structures and make process and control point recommendations
- Ability to apply IFRS and GAAP
- Excellent critical thinking skills in testing design (ToD) and effectiveness (ToE) of complex business processes. 
Familiarity with:  
IIA, COSO, PCAOB, SOx;
Data analytics and continuous audit (ACL, Power BI);
- Proven ability to direct and manage 3rd party support staff (off shore consultants.) 
- Highly motivated to perform on time and under budget

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience: 

Experience with a global manufacturer preferred.  
Experience in the chemical or plastics industry preferred. 
Fraud prevention and detection;

Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after final dose) and present proof of vaccination by start date if offered employment with Braskem. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Every day, Braskem’s 8,000 team members work to improve people’s lives through sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics. In alignment with our commitment to a circular economy, we focus our global sustainable strategy in three key areas: sustainable processes to reduce waste; an innovative product portfolio; and solutions to support our clients and communities.
We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes diversity and inclusivity (D&I) encouraging its team members to be who they are, following the motto: “You are free to be you.” This mindset adds value to the organization by unlocking untapped potential. Braskem promotes collaborative behaviors that encourage new ideas and different perspectives. As a global organization, Braskem offers competitive employee benefits such as parental leave and educational reimbursement. We strongly encourage people with all different backgrounds and experiences, of all races and ethnicities, abilities, and people from the LGBTQIA community, to apply.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a new operation in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department: Internal Audit 
Location: Philadelphia (HYBRID)
Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Full Time 

Description:
Braskem America Internal Audit is part of a global organization that provides an independent and objective evaluation of controls and processes. Role will be responsible to verify compliance with, and the effectiveness of, those controls and processes, while aiming to add value and improve the operations at Braskem. Help the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes.  Committed to standardizing and enhancing the internal audit function at Braskem, exceeding management’s expectations and remaining a trusted resource.

Key Responsibilities Include:

•    Support the planning and complete the Internal Audit annual plan;
•    Manage internal and external resources supporting the Audit function;
•    Identify risks, analyze the control environment and communicate the results in a detailed plan of action;
•    Contribute in the definition of audit and sampling scope;
•    Ensure compliance with the methodology and standards adopted by the company;
•    Support the local Internal Audit leadership in maintaining an appropriate working relationship with leadership teams; 
•    Provide an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the entity level and operational controls;
•    Recommend low-cost solutions to achieve a balanced control environment;
•    Prepare and /or review audit workpapers, guaranteeing their accuracy and clarity;
•    Guarantee that the work is carried out objectively and independently;
•    Prepare material for and participate in auditee planning , kick-off and status meetings;
•    Evaluate the adequacy of action plans and monitor the implementation of the corrective measures;
•    Evaluate preliminary audit results and assess the impact on the audit strategy;
•    Develop ideas to solve the root cause of audit findings and monitor the unresolved or inherent deficiencies of the process; 

Requirements:
BS Degree in Finance or Business with 3 to 7 years of varied and increasing responsibility in Public Accounting, Private Accounting, Internal Audit and Business Operations.

Experience managing multiple responsibilities or audits with multiple teams.  
- Experience discussing and analyzing business process with C- Suite 
- Strong ability to review internal structures and make process and control point recommendations
- Ability to apply IFRS and GAAP
- Excellent critical thinking skills in testing design (ToD) and effectiveness (ToE) of complex business processes. 
Familiarity with:  
IIA, COSO, PCAOB, SOx;
Data analytics and continuous audit (ACL, Power BI);
- Proven ability to direct and manage 3rd party support staff (off shore consultants.) 
- Highly motivated to perform on time and under budget

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience: 

Experience with a global manufacturer preferred.  
Experience in the chemical or plastics industry preferred. 
Fraud prevention and detection;

Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after final dose) and present proof of vaccination by start date if offered employment with Braskem. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition team.