Senior Auditor

As a Senior Internal Auditor at SBD, you will execute risk-based audit engagements across operational, financial, and compliance areas. Reporting to the Internal Audit Sr Manager, you will evaluate internal controls, risks and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams as a trusted business partner who drives real improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global team within a large international manufacturing organization, gaining exposure to diverse operations, senior stakeholders, strategic initiatives, and modern audit methodologies, including the growing use of AI in audit. Bring a strategic, pragmatic mindset and a genuine desire to innovate and add value.

This is a remote role with occasional international travel of approximately 15%.

Note: Title and pay commensurate with experience

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Execute internal audit engagements, across a diverse range of operational, financial and strategic areas, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting phases.
• Participate in External Audit Direct Assist work including testing and inventory counts.
• Travel (15%) to production and distribution sites as needed based on engagement requirements.
• Apply knowledge of risk assessment, accounting, finance, IT, and operations to identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and interpret data using AI and analytics techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, enhancing audit activities and providing deeper insights.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and present results and recommendations to senior management, clearly articulating findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of action plans and provide guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Stay current on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks and contribute to the continual enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, techniques and AI-enabled audit solutions.

Education & Experience:

• Education: A university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, or risk advisory services; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Certifications: CIA, CPA, CMA or CISA preferred
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards. Hands-on experience with AI and data analytics in audit, or a clear interest in developing expertise in this area.
• Competencies: Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to distil complex topics into concise reports. Organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Opportunities:

• Broader remit than a traditional role, offering exposure to strategic governance, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
• Direct visibility with senior leaders and decision-makers, with a real impact on the bottom line.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Work alongside a diverse, highly skilled team with full support from senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Play a role in shaping innovative audit approaches and driving continuous improvement.
• Build your career within a large, international manufacturing organization with strong development opportunities.

• This is the lowest to highest salary range we would pay at the time of this posting. The salary offered in the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases”
• The salary range and associated pay elements are established inline with Stanley Black & Decker’s compensation structure. If collective bargaining agreements, sectoral agreements, works council arrangements, or statutory pay frameworks apply, they determine the salary range and additional pay elements.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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