Audit Specialist (Remote, UK) in Shirley

The Audit Specialist, which aligns with RTX Finance, is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic audit professional who seeks to build on their existing audit and/or business experience through in-depth exposure to a fast-paced international business. The Internal Audit function is developmental in nature and employees are assisted in furthering career goals through training & development and strategic networking. This group is seen as a premiere entry point into the business segments within the company.

As an Audit Specialist, you will perform reviews of critical business processes, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities. RTX Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance services designed to ensure appropriate financial, operational and compliance controls exist and function effectively at RTX. Internal Audit helps RTX accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, governance, and financial and operational controls in a manner consistent with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ professional practices framework including the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

What You Will Do

• Participate in completing risk-based audits on assigned engagements.
• Potential to manage audit projects or processes, coach and review work of staff auditors.
• Assess risk of key business processes resulting in performance of audits and completion of specific audit work programs.
• Create process maps of significant financial, business, and operational processes to identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports.
• Present audit conclusions and recommendations to senior management.
• Continuous self-improvement including the addition of technical skills, as needed, based on department needs.
• Analyze and turn robust streams of data into actionable insights for stakeholders to consider including performing continuous auditing through testing of complete data sets, testing audit evidence in real time focusing on anomalies in a population, and using predictive analytics or analytic capabilities to predict events/maximise opportunities.
• Explain policies, practices, and procedures of the work area to others within the organization, supporting decision-makers with recommended courses of action and contributing to risk analysis and associated discussions with customers and internal teams.
• Responsible for making or suggesting minor changes or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems.
• Travel to company locations across Europe, Middle East and Africa as necessary (in the potential range of 30-40%). Occasionally, there could be assignments outside of the EMEA region (i.e., Americas or Asia/Oceania).
• Work as part of a team for completion of audit projects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically, a university degree and minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or internal/external audit roles.
• Knowledge of SOX, COSO and other frameworks.
• Desire/ability to obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Demonstrates leadership competencies to work effectively across all levels and functions within the business.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in any of the following languages is desirable: German, French or Polish.

Qualifications We Prefer

• In progress of obtaining or has obtained one of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., PowerBi).
• Proficient with use of ERP system such as SAP.
• Navigate relationships to build and contribute to effective and committed teams including respecting others and their ideas, ability to work in cross-functional networks and enable transparency, understanding and cohesion among group members.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate teams toward operational efficiencies within a fast-paced, global environment.
• Knowledge/experience in project management, strong analytical, problem solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Proactive and results driven.

Education

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.