Job Description

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 98 years we've built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A, with offices in Chicago, Illinois, Wilmer, Texas and Buford, Georgia, has been bringing Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary

Under direction of Internal Audit Consultant, Internal Auditor/Coordinator is responsible to introduce and embed Japan version of Sarbenes-Oxley Act (J Sox) to the Company. This position will participate in the evaluation, documentation and testing of significant business processes as part of its JSOX compliance initiative

Essential Job Duties

Review the operations of the Company, identify the risk involved in financial documents and create the independent remediation advice.
Develop and execute risk based J-Sox test plans. Document results in a clear concise manner.
Create the full set of Documents (Flow chart, Narrative and Risk Control Matrices) for Japan version Sarbenes-Oxley Act(J-SOX) in established/required timeline.
Conduct the internal control audit of Test of Design / Test of Effectiveness over Business Process, Financial Reporting, Entity Level Control (General/IT , FR) and IT General Control.
Communicatein a timely manner, findings/remark/remediation plan to Management/parent company with comprehensive and complete report to cover the scope of audit.
Make Fraud Risk Assessment and perform test of effectiveness of Fund Management Rule according to the set format created by the parent company.
Suggest the modification/creation on policies and procedures if necessary so that an effective internal control is in place.
Contact the external auditor in order to set the appropriate audit timeframe and cope with the request from them so that the audit completes in a timely manner. Negotiate with the external auditor if necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.
5 to 7 years financial experience, through public accounting/auditing firm (Big 4 a plus) and/or industry experience.
Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
IT Systems knowledge and familiarity
Capable of Micorsoft Word, Excel, and, if possible, Access.

Disclaimer

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

This job was posted on Mon Jun 01 2020 and expired on Thu Jun 25 2020.

Minimum $9K /yr

$57K /yr Average

Maximum $374K /yr

Tasks

Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.

Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.

Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.

Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.

Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.

Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures.

Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.

Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.

Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.

Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.

Evaluate taxpayer finances to determine tax liability, using knowledge of interest and discount rates, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds, and amortization valuation of depletable assets.

Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.

Audit payroll and personnel records to determine unemployment insurance premiums, workers' compensation coverage, liabilities, and compliance with tax laws.

Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office.

Examine records, tax returns, and related documents pertaining to settlement of decedent's estate.

Produce up-to-the-minute information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data.

Direct activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling, and transmitting financial records.

Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.