Internal Audit Senior Associate

Howmet Aerospace, Inc. (Howmet) is currently in search of an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join the Internal Audit group in Pittsburgh, PA. This role will report to the Internal Audit Director - North America and Global Financial Processes.

Primary Purpose of the Job:

• Providing an objective and professional evaluation of internal control systems and to recommend and advise on improvements in control systems for the company's operating locations and key processes. The Internal Audit group is ideal for career development for highly motivated individuals as this position offers extensive exposure to Howmet Segments and to the company's financial policies and practices.

Major Activities / Key Challenges:

• Accountability for thorough execution of audit assignments
• Demonstrating increased audit skill levels to perform increasingly more complex audits
• Providing recommendations to location and senior management which improve processes and internal controls
• Traveling to company locations throughout North America (travel is scheduled in advance and approximates 25%-30% in January through November)
• Working within a hybrid work environment which includes a mix of in-office and work-from-home workdays when not traveling
• Effectively developing an understanding of businesses/ functions being audited in order to fairly and objectively assess controls
• Participating in a cross-functional team (Process Team, Data Analytics Team, or Risk Team), working collaboratively to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audits
• Assisting external auditors with SOX-related audit testing and physical inventory observations
• Occasionally leading less complex audits after gaining experience with auditing different areas
• Utilizing tools for data analysis to identify areas of risk and focus during pre-audit planning and audit execution

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Deadline driven and results oriented
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Effective working in teams/being a team player
• Possessing a solid understanding of accounting/US GAAP
• High proficiency in using MS Office Suite, especially higher functions within Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Being a role model for integrity, diversity and inclusion

Major Customers:

• Segment Presidents and Controllers
• Compliance Leaders for each Segment
• Plant and Resource Unit Leadership
• Ethics and Compliance investigation personnel
• Peer Internal Auditors

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Fraud, Economics or Business from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two years of financial, accounting, or audit experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification (CPA, MBA, CFE, CIA, etc.)
• Experience working in a manufacturing company
• Experience with querying databases (e.g., Power BI or Essbase)
• Experience in auditing company processes, specifically for manufacturing clients