Internal Auditor
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite, four days per week – Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Kohler Co.’sInternal Audit department supportsandpartnerswiththebusinesstoachieveitsobjectives throughrisk-basedauditingandsharinganobjectiveassessmentofoperational,financial,andcompliance risks. We offer an independent perspective and provide expert advice on risk & controls to help Kohler succeed.
TheInternalAuditorwillperformfinancial,operational,andITinternalrisk-focusedauditassignmentsunder the direction of the Manager – Internal Audit. This role may require working collaboratively with Global membersoftheInternalAuditdepartmentinperforminglargerandmorecomplexaudits.
TheInternalAuditorwillbeexpectedtobe:
- Learning,developing,and workingthrough theinitiallearningcurve
- Understanding and using generallyacceptedaudittechniquesand procedures
- Gaininga sound knowledge ofKohler’sbusinesses, local accounting practices,and internal controls
SpecificResponsibilities
- Planningandexecuting6–8risk-basedaudit assignmentsannually,ensuringtimelydeliveryand adherence to the IIA professional standards.
- Collaboratingwith regionaland/orglobalauditteammembers toscope,design,andtestaudit procedurestailoredtobusinessrisksandkeyobjectives.
- Strongteam-playersupportingeachprojectteamin deliveringimpactfulaudit projects.
- Performingdetailedcontrolstestingandanalysisundertheguidanceoftheleadauditor,progressivelytakingonmoreresponsibilitywitheachengagement.
- Developingstrongrelationshipswithauditclients,andkeybusinessmanagementtohelpmanage operational and financial risks.
- Identifyingcontrolweaknesses,inefficiencies,andopportunitiesforimprovementthroughdata analysis,observations,testing,andclientinterviews.
- Presenting auditresultsto managementandensuringeffectivefollow-upon plannedactions.
- DevelopingasoundunderstandingofKohler’soperations,industry-specificrisks,andinternal control framework.
- Stayinformed on local accounting practices,regulatorychanges, and emerging risks.
- Activelycontributingtoa collaborativeandhigh-performingglobalauditteam.
- ServingasarolemodelforKohler’svaluesbydemonstratingintegrity,objectivity,and professionalism at all times.
- Assisting the externalauditors, asrequired.
- Pursuingongoingprofessionaldevelopmentthroughtraining,certifications,andparticipationin industry associations.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting, finance, business administration, computer science, or operations management
- Minimum two-years relevant Internal or External Audit experience
- Travel up to 30% of the time to locations throughout the world. The role’s work mode is onsite in Kohler, Wisconsin
- Stronginterpersonalskills–abilitytoworkclosely withcolleaguesatalllevels ofthe organization. TheassociatewillworkwithinateamenvironmentoneachprojectreportingtoaSeniororLeadAuditor
- Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationandpresentationskills
- Curious,criticalthinkerwithdesiretotravelinternationally
- ExpectedtoworktowardsaprofessionaldesignationsuchasCPA,CMA,orCIA
DesirableEducationandExperience
- Accountingand/orauditingexperience
- Familiaritywithauditingtools,dataanalytics,orERPsystems(ACL,SAP)
- Foreignlanguageskillsabonus
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $103,300. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
