What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Finance Internal Auditor position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in our Olathe, KS location. This role will be responsible for performing audits of the organization’s financial and information systems, assess compliance with applicable standards and guidelines and sufficiency of internal controls within all global subsidiaries for Garmin Ltd.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in our Olathe, KS location. This role will be responsible for performing audits of the organization’s financial and information systems, assess compliance with applicable standards and guidelines and sufficiency of internal controls within all global subsidiaries for Garmin Ltd.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate and develop plans to document, execute and review internal controls of Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries
- Coordinate/develop documentation for Garmin’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance for Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries
- Work closely with local external financial auditors and tax advisors on SOX requirements for Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries
- Complete walkthroughs and test procedures to determine overall compliance with SOX processes in the US and foreign locations as needed
- Report the status of the internal controls processes including any findings that may arise during the year to the Garmin Director, Global Internal Audit
- Develop recommendations on processes that can be improved, opportunities for cost savings, and other strategic changes needed within the organization
- Perform review of processes and disclosures necessary to meet global ESG reporting requirements
- Complete walkthroughs and test procedures to determine overall compliance with global ESG processes and assist external auditors with responsibilities as needed
- Perform review of disclosures and certifications necessary for annual SEC filings
- Provide assistance to external financial auditors on quarterly and annual responsibilities as needed
- International travel is required to assist with foreign subsidiary testing (no more than 25%)
- May train other associates in group or department to become skilled at their role
- Serve as “go-to” person when questions arise in their subject area and act as subject matter experts when contacted by others in the organization
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited four year college or university AND a minimum of 5 years work experience in an Accounting or Finance field in a role substantially similar to this role’s essential functions
- Must demonstrate working knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements
- Must possess the ability to maintain flexibility to travel (up to 25% of time)
- Must demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must be detail-oriented and can work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
- Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting
- 3 years experience at a Big 4 Accounting Firm
- Prior Oracle ERP experience
- Public Accounting work experience preferred
- Experience in creating or implementing SOX compliance efforts
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits