Internal Auditor

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Job Summary

The Internal Auditor I is an entry‑level professional role responsible for supporting internal audit engagements through execution of defined audit procedures and documentation tasks. This position focuses on learning internal audit standards, risk concepts, and control frameworks while assisting with audits that evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and internal control effectiveness. Work is closely supervised and emphasizes accuracy, documentation quality, and professional development.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Internal Auditor I supports the Internal Audit function by assisting with planning, testing, and documentation of audit activities under the direction of senior auditors or audit managers. Assignments are clearly defined and follow established audit programs, methodologies, and professional standards. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather information, perform testing, and contribute to audit conclusions while building foundational audit and risk management knowledge.

The position typically reports to a Senior Internal Auditor, Audit Manager, or Director of Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Testing Support

• Assist with execution of internal audit procedures in accordance with approved audit programs
• Perform basic testing of financial, operational, or compliance controls under supervision
• Gather, review, and analyze audit evidence to support conclusions
• Document audit workpapers clearly and accurately in audit management systems

Risk & Control Evaluation Support

• Assist in identifying risks and understanding key controls within assigned audit areas
• Learn and apply internal control frameworks and risk assessment concepts
• Escalate testing issues, exceptions, or discrepancies to senior audit staff
• Support validation of management responses and remediation plans

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear and complete audit workpapers that meet internal audit standards
• Assist with drafting audit observations, findings, and support documentation
• Ensure audit files are complete, timely, and well organized
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of audit information

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with auditees to request documentation and clarify process understanding
• Communicate professionally with audit team members and internal stakeholders
• Participate in audit meetings, walkthroughs, and training sessions
• Follow guidance and feedback from audit leadership to improve performance

Learning & Professional Development

• Learn internal audit methodology, policies, and professional standards
• Build foundational knowledge of accounting, internal controls, and business processes
• Participate in audit training, risk education, and professional development activities
• Work toward development of technical, analytical, and communication skills

Scope & Impact

• Impact is limited to assigned audit tasks and learning activities
• Work follows defined audit procedures with close supervision
• Errors are typically identified through review processes
• Contributes to audit cycle efficiency, documentation quality, and control assurance

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field required
• Internship or coursework exposure to auditing, accounting, or risk management preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of accounting or business concepts
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to follow defined audit procedures and instructions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and basic business systems preferred
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Job Details

Professional – P1

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results
• Entry-level professional; follows standard processes and works under close supervision
• Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement

Innovation & Complexity

• May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
• Problems are routine, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures

Leadership & Talent Management

• N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.