GATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Internal Auditor I will assist with planning and executing projects that support the Internal Audit Department's strategy, focusing on SOX compliance and internal control evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the organization’s compliance with the SOX requirements
- Testing internal controls over financial reporting, including assessing design and operational effectiveness of business process and information technology controls
- Performing walkthroughs of significant financial processes and control activities, examining records, reports, and documentation
- Prepare and organize SOX control audit documentation, including use of current templates, documentation structures and technology platforms (SOXHub)
- Proactively communicate with the Internal Audit team regarding status of assigned SOX areas and projects against deadlines
- Coordinating SOX testing activities with those of the external auditors
- Assist with the execution of internal audit projects, including evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and testing compliance with laws and regulations across all business segments
- Performing audit procedures under the supervision and guidance of Internal Audit leadership, employing critical thinking, professional skepticism and appropriate testing methodologies
- Preparing internal audit documentation to support audit conclusions, including evaluation of root cause and recommendations
- Coordinating with audit stakeholders and audit team members regarding the status of audit projects
- Participate in a wide range of projects and consistently demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative. Understand personal and team roles and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback
- Maintain internal control systems for the Internal Audit Department by updating audit programs and questionnaires, recommending new policies and procedures
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, other business-related degrees considered
- Recent graduates or early-career professionals (1-2 years of experience) with prior internship experience or professional experience in internal audit, SOX control testing or accounting preferred
- Responsible and self-motivated with strong work ethic
- Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills
- Effective communication and organization skills
- Detail oriented and ability to work in a highly productive team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to travel domestically and some international travel, approximately 3 to 4 trips per year
- Candidates actively pursuing CPA, CISA or CIA certifications preferred
Benefits
- Short-term incentive plan
Company Overview
GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.gatx.com.
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