Internal Senior Auditor

About us: Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company pioneered advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products. It's sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies.

Basic Function: Looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join Crane NXT’s Internal Audit department. This position resides in Europe and reports to the Internal Audit Senior Manager based in the UK. The Internal Audit team also has other locations, including Stamford, CT (headquarters) and UK.

This position leads or participates in:

• Audits with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control, financial statement compliance with US GAAP and Crane NXT Policy.
• Advisory audits including operational, physical inventories, fraud, travel and entertainment, etc.
• Special departmental projects, such as audit methodology reviews, automation, audit tool enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and quality enhancements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Completion of audit planning including analysis of the balance sheet and income statement.
• Use of automation or data analytics.
• Review internal operational reports to understand relevant business risks.
• Scoping of controls or financial tests, including use of automation.
• Drafting notifications, information requests, and other planning documents.
• Lead or participate in opening, control walkthrough, status, exit, and closing meetings.
• Execute audit test programs, including data analytics, and document work in detailed, high-quality work papers.
• Communicate issues and concerns to the auditor in-charge or IA Management, as identified.
• Hold meetings with company personnel to understand the processes and gather evidence.
• Drafting audit findings, recommendations, and draft audit report.
• Enter audit information into the company’s repository system.
• Assist on special projects and other projects, as assigned.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors of Crane NXT.
• Approximately 10-20% travel is required per year.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Strong English verbal and written communications skills.
• Professional presence and professional communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong analytic and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
• Good understanding of US GAAP.
• Good understanding of business process and the ability to problem solve/recommend solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and the ability to maintain objectivity.
• Team player who has a willingness to work with different members of the IA group.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, able to work independently and productively with little supervision.
• Flexible, enjoys working at a fast pace and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with automation and data analytics is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
• Experience with AuditBoard and Blackline are a plus.
• Italian language skills preferred and other foreign language skills are a plus.

Education and Experience Required:

• B.A. / B.S. Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience with public accounting, consulting firm, or internal audit desirable.
• Experience in and/or strong familiarity with Technical Manufacturing industry desirable.
• ACCA, ACA, CIA, CIMA, CPA, MBA and/or equivalent accounting qualification desirable.
• Applicants must legally have the right to reside and work in the UK or EU.

Compensation: Salary is competitive. We provide a benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus.

Development and Training Opportunities: Robust Intellectual Capital (IC) process to support associates throughout the employment lifecycle. Strong development focus, utilizing the proven 70-20-10 methodology. Digital upskilling focus. Enhanced project planning skill development.