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Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Scope of Position

This position’s primary responsibilities are as a member of the financial audit group with a primary focus on compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.  It also includes assisting with other ad-hoc assignments such as conducting special reviews or investigating fraud. The auditor will work in a dynamic international environment and will interact with different groups in order to perform various internal audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support interim and final audit procedures Internal Control over Financial Reporting (“ICOFR”) which includes assisting audit assignment set up, on-site review and wrap up.

• There may be some international travel involved with this position.

• Review and analyze audit evidence and relevant processes and procedural documentation.

• Prepare and write audit work papers in a clear, concise and professional manner that can easily be understood by the reviewer and target audience, including various management teams, upon performance audit procedures.

• Assist with identifying and documenting issues identified during audit and developing recommendations for improvement.

• Assist with managing and maintaining audit programs and procedures.

• Assist with identifying and assessing ICOFR risk areas.

• Participate in meeting and discussion activities of upcoming changes and updates of the Company’s System of Internal Control.

• Program manager of the audit reporting software application for the Internal Audit department to manage the maintenance, usage, and training of the application.

• Conducting spoken interviews of local management & staff on topics including internal operational, administrative & accounting procedures, and on local business regulations & practices.

• CPA license having completed relevant examinations

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or relevant subject matter

• Understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements; COSO and COBIT frameworks and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management model; UK Bribery Act; and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

• Excellent project management skills

• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative

• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent use of English grammar at a professional level

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Business/professional-level fluency in foreign languages – to include writing, reading, and speaking

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

• Any of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional, Certified Financial Services Auditor, Certification in Risk Management Assurance, Certified Fraud Examiner

Entry level for a new Accounting graduate

Expected salary: $60,000 to $66,000 depending on experience

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 

• Holidays (10)

• Flexible Days (2)

• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)

• Commuter Benefit

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Training and Personnel Development Program

• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.