Career Opportunities

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Current Local/Regional/State Career Opportunities
(Number of positions)

• AmerisourceBergen
• DFW International Airport
• General Electric
• Essilor of America, Inc.
• Federal Home Loan Bank
• University of North Texas (2)

National/International Career Opportunities

• Online Career Center from the IIA

AmerisourceBergen  (6/16/09)

FINANCIAL AUDITOR

Position Description Summary:

Under general direction of the Internal Audit Director, responsible for performing audits at the distribution centers and various other audits within specific functional areas in order to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs reviews, evaluations, and makes recommendations for the correction and/or improvement of internal, operational, and management control systems and organizational performance.
2. Interacts with all levels of company associates and outside contact with client representatives, vendors, and other business-related representatives.
3. Performs financial balance sheet reviews and application audits utilizing audit software tools such as ACL.
4. Assists in planning work on assigned segments of the audit.
5. Assists in determining records or activities to analyze, the extent of tests to apply and appropriate paperwork to prepare.
6. Recommends the means of obtaining, analyzing and evaluating the evidentiary data.
7. Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports, and methods for accuracy and effectiveness.
8. Prepares acceptable working papers that record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment.
9. Audits business applications; reviews disaster recovery plans.
10. Holds preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with function/business unit management to verify and to obtain explanations of and reasons for each apparent deficiency.
11. Reports audit findings on the results of the review of the assigned segment of the audit and makes recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operations, and reductions in cost; conducts closing conferences with management.
12. Prepares reports integrating business data files using ACL software.
13. Must be willing to travel extensively; overnight travel up to 50%.
14. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Education Requirements:

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelor's Degree program, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of four (4) to six (6) years directly related and progressively responsible experience. CPA, CIA, CISA or MBA with industry experience in public accounting.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:

1. Knowledge of operational auditing, process flow reviews and trial balance audits
2. Working knowledge of audit software packages such as ACL
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work independently; self-starter
6. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
7. Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
8. Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs

Please submit resumes to: https://amerisourcebergen.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=7145&lcid=en-US

DFW International Airport  (6/10/09)

Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International Airport is the world's third busiest, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and serving 57 million passengers a year. DFW International Airport provides non-stop service to 134 domestic and 37 international destinations worldwide.

Senior Auditor

SUMMARY:  Senior Auditors perform professional-level audit work to assist the Board of Directors and management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; three years of professional-level auditing experience (Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Information System Auditor certification may substitute for one year of work experience); and possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:  Excellent organization, project management, interpersonal, and writing skills.  Financial audit experience and certification as a Certified Public Accountant—or some parts passed.

For more information and to apply online, visit our website at www.dfwairport.com.  Click on the Careers link.

General Electric  (6/10/09)

Company Name: General Electric
Title: Senior Auditor
Type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Education: Four Year Degree
Experience: 5-10 Years
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA, 75014

Responsible for internal control evaluation activities with a major focus on ensuring all bank assets managed by their organization remain regulatory compliant

Essential Responsibilities

• Internal Lead and conduct independent testing to evaluate the effectiveness of controls through the analysis and testing of business processes and procedure
• Understand bank policies and procedures and ensure their businesses/COE are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess and document key risks and related controls through walkthrough and process owner interviews
• Develop and implement testing routines coordinating with Bank Control Officer
• Prepare and review audit work papers for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete audits within pre-established time budgets and schedules.
• Ensure audit adherence to Bank regulatory requirements.
• Lead exit meeting and review identified deficiencies and disposition with area management
• Identify gaps and recommend process changes and improvements to the process owners.
• Monitor corrective action plan (CAP) to ensure gap closure in agreed time period with process owners.
• Upon completion of CAP, develop test plans, test for gap closure, report out and submit for Bank approval. Recycle process, if gaps still exist.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with operating management in assigned areas and functions
• Participate in Change management process for their respective area.
• Interface with Quality, IT and process teams to ensure that all projects or process changes are reviewed, and determine if bank approval is required.
• Test changes for control effectiveness, request bank approval where required and update documentation.
• Coordinate audits between their respective business/COE and internal/external audit teams.
• Identify initiative or automation opportunities that will drive productivity and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Minimum 2-years experience in audit, accounting or equivalent experience
• Understanding of SOX regulations, & GAAS (auditing) principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with Bank Regulators and Senior Management

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must submit application for employment through COS (internal candidates) or www.gecareers.com (external candidates) to be considered for this position.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• CPA or Masters in accounting or Finance
• Proven ability to manage teams across multiple locations and operations
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical/technical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Six Sigma training.
• FDIC or bank regulatory experience

For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

How to apply:  Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:
http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff80808120ff30bd0121b0e70bda5c05&source=iiadallas

Essilor of America, Inc.  (6/4/09)

Essilor of America, Inc. Senior Internal Auditor Job Description

Essilor is the global leading manufacturer of optical lenses and the market leader in progressive, high-index and anti-reflective coated lenses.  A pioneer in the development and production of ophthalmic lenses, Essilor employs more than 9,000 people throughout North America. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, DEFINITY®Thin&Lite®, and other Essilor brand names. Essilor Laboratories of America (ELOA) is the largest, and most trusted, optical lab network in the U.S. and offers a wide choice of services and lens brands, including Essilor premium lenses, to eye care professionals across the nation.  Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, S.A., a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).
 

POSITION PURPOSE:
Perform internal audit and consulting engagements within a $1.6B foreign-owned manufacturer and distributor of eyeglass lenses.  The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing as well as experience in creating audit programs and performing internal audit engagements independently.  Demonstrated ability to develop testing criteria based on audit objective; to consider business impact in the evaluation of test results; formulate practical recommendations is required.  Must be able to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to departmental efforts individually or as part of a team, in either a lead or support role.
• Perform audit, consulting and acquisition due diligence engagements.
• Assist with the LSF self-evaluation program for the North American zone (French SOX). 
• Create or execute audit programs and tests to address specific business functions and situations.
• Apply internal audit methodology to evaluate financial and procedural controls in a variety of business environments.
• Develop solutions, with operations personnel, to address internal control and operating deficiencies.
• Communicate audit findings and prepare audit reports.
•  Participate, as part of a team, in Company-wide or Finance department projects or initiatives.
•  Perform special projects as needed.
• Perform administrative duties as required.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a course of study in Accounting or Auditing.
• Three to seven years internal audit or public accounting experience required.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CMA) or MBA are pluses.
• Comfortable in an integrated audit environment, incorporating financial, operational and IS procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and operational procedures in a growing, dynamic organization.
• Ability to quickly develop conclusions from vast but incomplete data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Knowledge of financial due diligence procedures relative to acquisitions of small companies.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley or control self-assessment procedures,
• Familiarity with IFRS, foreign company exposure and international auditing experience are pluses.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge of Oracle, MS Access and Monarch are desirable.
• Conversational ability in Spanish within a business setting is also a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Please e-mail resumes and contact information to Kendra Peters Ross at: kpeters-ross@essilorusa.com

Federal Home Loan Bank  (5/22/09)

EXEMPT JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: SENIOR AUDITOR

BASIC PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs professional auditing work of considerable difficulty and
complexity, planning and leading audits, and providing lead and work direction to other
professional auditors.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Plans, supervises and conducts audits, which are frequently complex in nature, of financial, compliance, operational, and IT areas to determine if operating units are in compliance with Bank policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations and GAAP.
2. Establishes, with limited supervision, audit objectives, time estimate, plan of work, and supervises or performs data collection and documentation and evaluates results.
3. Prepares audit workpapers which document audit procedures performed according to the departmental guidelines.
4. Prepares written audit recommendations and presents them to the auditee.
5. Prepares written audit reports and discusses them with the auditee.
6. Assists other staff auditors when assigned.
7. Provides consulting service to clients on matters relating to internal controls, operations or accounting matters.
8. Determines if appropriate corrective action has been taken on deficiencies noted during audits and examinations by testing corrective action and reporting the results to management.
9. Assists Bank's CPA firm in their annual examination when assigned.
10. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting.  A business related degree may be substituted provided the candidate has completed at least 18 hours of accounting courses and 3 or more hours of computer science courses.
2. Professional Certification  such as CPA, CIA or CISA is required.
3. 3-5 years experience in all types of audits including financial, operational and IT/EDP, or significant and related bank accounting experience of a comparable nature.
4. Excellent Microsoft Office skills including advanced skills with Excel and Word.  Intermediate skills in operating systems and utility programs, with knowledge of flowcharting software preferred.
5. Working knowledge of audit software preferred.
6. Excellent communication, project management and interpersonal skills.
7. Strong detail orientation and excellent analytical skills.

TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE BANK EMPLOYEMENT SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.fhlb.com/about.html#Bank_Employement

University of North Texas  (5/22/09)

Internal Auditor III Positions

The UNT System Internal Audit Department is actively recruiting for two Internal Auditor III positions, one located at the UNT Denton campus and one located at UNTHSC in Fort Worth.

UNT Denton - Internal Auditor III - requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related subject; four years of auditing experience and professional certification required - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

UNTHSC - Internal Auditor III – requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related subject; four years of auditing experience; Healthcare Industry experience and professional certification required - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

For additional information on these positions and to create an online application, go to https://jobs.unt.edu

UNT is AA/EOE/ADA

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