Co-op - Internal Auditor

About Nidec:

Today, Nidec Corporation is closely associated with approximately 230 group companies all over the world. Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Aspiring to achieve still higher growth and greater market share, each group company is enhancing its technical capabilities and competitive edge. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors and integrated controls. Our motors support a wide variety of applications supporting customers from residential, commercial to industrial markets. Join our team as we develop the next generation of electric motors and integrated controls solutions for our customers. 

Nidec Americas Holding Corporation (NAHC), located in St. Louis, Missouri, is the regional HQ, supporting most of the Nidec businesses in the Americas (both North and South), by providing Shared Service support functions, such as Legal, Information Technology, Human Resources, Tax, Treasury, Accounting and Internal Audit. Nidec businesses in the Americas manufacture, distribute and sell electric motors, control drives and related parts, services and solutions for a variety of industries, such as commercial / residential, industrial, appliance, elevator and automotive industries. 

Join NAHC, a growing shared services team focused on creating the best practices in internal audit services. We aspire to be the best in class delivering internal audit services and value to the businesses we serve. As the Co-op - Internal Auditor, you will work with audit team and internal clients to conduct professional and thorough audits to identify key areas of opportunities for improved business performance. You will be a key player of a team growing to expand our shared services role and responsibilities while growing your career. 

Hybrid Position

Hourly Rate: $17-$21 (Depending on level at school)

Required hours:

• Minimum - 15 hours per week.
• Max – 40 hours per week

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in all aspects of an audit, from the planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up phases. 
• Testing through inquiry, examination, re-performance, and observation of internal financial and operational controls. 
• Support preparation of work papers that include relevant testing, appropriate conclusions, and proper support and audit evidence. 
• Performing standard audit program procedures, which include developing a thorough understanding of processes and related controls, identifying risks, gathering data, sampling, testing, reviewing and analyzing evidence and documenting results in work papers.
• Participating in the implementation of recommendations and corrective actions. 
• Following up with process owners to ensure satisfactory disposition of audit findings. 
• Assisting external auditors with quarterly and / or year-end testing. 
• Evaluating any plans or actions taken to correct reported conditions and ensure risk is adequately mitigated.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or requested.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Enrolled and working to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting. 
• Pursuing a CPA, CIA or CFE highly desirable, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and audit concepts, practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of Data Analytics is a plus.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including listening skills. 
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with various departments. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).  Experience in Oracle or SAP is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Italian or Japanese) a plus.
• Opportunity to travel if coursework schedule allows.
• Assertive, diligent and proactive individual who has the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, manage and complete multiple concurrent tasks within established time constraints. 
• Works well under pressure, meeting objectives and deadlines consistently.