Internal Auditor - Germany/UK/Ireland in London

Crane Company employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to exceed the expectations of customers. We also share a fascinating history of innovation. Crane Company is committed to the highest standards of business conduct, and we create value for stakeholders by way of our disciplined processes, culture of continuous improvement and growth mindset. Crane has pursued a consistent strategy for profitable growth, and we continue to make strategic acquisitions to further strengthen our already strong portfolio. This consistent business growth translates to opportunities for our associates.

Crane prioritises career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression. We will proactively support your ongoing career development which will give you every opportunity to progress! At Crane, we build global businesses that thrive on embracing diversity and inclusion. Our 7,500 associates represent over 20 countries — across every gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and belief system. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

The Internal Auditor participates in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits, financial audits, operational audits, and financial statement audits to assess compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements. The role supports risk assessments, control evaluations, process reviews, and advisory engagements designed to strengthen governance, risk management, operational effectiveness, and internal controls. Advisory audits may also include operational, process improvement, and fraud-related reviews. The Internal Auditor assists with special projects, including post-acquisition assessments, audit methodology enhancements, audit technology initiatives, data analytics projects, automation opportunities, quality improvement efforts, and other departmental initiatives. This position receives day-to-day guidance from an Internal Audit Senior or Supervisor and reports directly to the Manager, Internal Audit. This position is remote located in either Germany, Ireland, or UK.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with audit planning activities, including analysis of financial statements, review of prior audit results and evaluation of business risks.
• Participate in opening, status and closing meetings with management and process owners.
• Execute audit procedures and control testing, including SOX testing, and document work in detailed, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers.
• Perform analytical procedures and utilise data analytics techniques to identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses, and areas of potential risk.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of data analytics, automation solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and audit technologies used to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and risk identification.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Communicate audit observations to the auditor-in-charge in a timely manner.
• Conduct interviews and meetings with company personnel to gain an understanding of business processes, risks, and controls, and to obtain supporting evidence.
• Assist in identifying root causes of audit observations and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Assist in drafting audit findings, management recommendations, and related audit communications.
• Assist the auditor-in-charge with the preparation of audit reports and presentations for management.
• Enter and maintain audit documentation, testing results, findings, and action plans within Optro (AuditBoard).
• Support the monitoring and validation of corrective actions implemented in response to audit findings.
• Assist with special projects, departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and other assignments as required.
• Contribute to audit methodology enhancements, process automation initiatives, and the effective use of audit technologies and tools.
• Maintain a current understanding of applicable accounting standards, internal control frameworks, company policies, emerging risks, and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various personnel throughout the organization.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Candidates who are actively pursuing, or demonstrate a commitment to pursuing, a relevant professional certification are encouraged to apply.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in and/or strong understanding of manufacturing environments, business processes, and internal controls preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional language skills, such as German or Mandarin, are a plus.
• Professional presence with strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and critical thinking skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal control frameworks, and risk-based auditing principles.
• Ability to understand business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and recommend practical solutions and process improvements.
• Experience with or interest in data analytics, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends and anomalies, and support data-driven audit procedures.
• Ability to support the enhancement of Internal Audit data analytics capabilities through the development, refinement, and evaluation of analytics procedures, tools, and reporting solutions.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and deliver high-quality work with limited supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, AuditBoard, or similar platforms) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%).

Eligibility to work in Germany/Ireland/UK required.