What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at Watsco, Inc.?
Company Description
Watsco Inc. is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment in the HVAC/R distribution industry. With over 692 locations and more than 7,400 team members, we serve over 125,000 contractor-customers across the Americas. Watsco is committed to providing high-efficiency, low carbon HVAC equipment to reduce future CO2e emissions and drive the transition to a lower carbon future.
Role Description
Do you care about the environment? Do you want to work for a company that is actively working towards reducing their carbon footprint in an industry known for being one of the largest drivers of electricity use? Most roles will provide different types of challenges, but if you want to be with a company focused on real-world positive impact, then this full-time hybrid role for a Senior Internal Auditor at Watsco, Inc. located in Coconut Grove, FL could be for you. The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting financial and operational audits, preparing audit reports, utilizing analytical skills, and communicating effectively with stakeholders...all while getting direct exposure in a broad range of audits of our various subsidiaries. If you are someone who loves learning and implementing, then I invite you to read further!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a broad skill set and the learning capacity required to audit Watsco's various accounting and operational environments. The responsibilities you will be given will make the most of your strengths and challenge you to develop further in a supportive, team-focused atmosphere. Duties will include:
- Conducting financial, operational, and internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley) audits of Watsco and its subsidiaries. More specifically:
- Internal Controls -- Assess the adequacy in the design of the company's internal controls and test the effectiveness of these controls in the following areas: Order to Cash Cycle (Revenue, Shipping, Invoicing & Customer Payments); Purchase to Pay Cycle (Purchasing, Receiving & Vendor Payments); Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Taxes, Selling & Marketing, and Manage Risk (Investments and Financial Commitments)
- Financial -- Audit subsidiary financial results each quarter to ensure financial statements are prepared and presented consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are free from material error
- Operational -- Perform risk-based audits of our subsidiaries, HQ, and store locations to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and/or profitability
- Recommending real-world, practical solutions to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness to reduce risk, improve internal controls, and improve profitability
- Maintaining detailed audit work papers to support all audit findings and recommendations
- Managing multiple tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
- Reporting audit findings and recommendations to the Sr. Director of Internal Audit and various levels of management
The ideal candidate will be a professional who:
- Can effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
- Is self-motivated and takes pride in the results of their efforts;
- Enjoys variety in the tasks performed; and
- Enjoys an environment of empowerment and responsibility.
