Senior Analyst, Audit

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. 

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, Audit is responsible for supporting the execution of the Internal Audit department’s risk-based audit plan through the planning, execution, and reporting of financial, operational, compliance and SOX audits.  The role evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, identifies business and process risks, and provides practical recommendations that strengthen the control environment and improve business processes. 

The Senior Analyst, Audit is expected to independently perform audit activities, apply sound professional judgement, leverage data analytics and technology, and communicate effectively with business partners and management.  This position also supports continuous improvement within Internal Audit by identifying opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, use of technology, and overall audit effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits in accordance with the Internal Audit methodology and applicable professional standards.
• Lead audit planning, including understanding business processes, identifying key risks and controls, developing audit procedures, and determining appropriate testing approaches.
• Independently perform and document audit procedures, evaluate evidence, and develop well-supported conclusions.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks.
• Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to identify root causes and assess the significance and business impact of audit observations.
• Develop clear and concise audit observations.
• Communicate audit results effectively with process owners and management, including discussing observations, validating facts, and supporting the development of practical remediation plans.
• Build collaborative working relationships with business partners while maintaining appropriate independence and professional skepticism.
• Utilize data analytics, automation, and other technology-enabled audit tools to improve audit coverage, identify anomalies and trends, and increase audit efficiency.
• Monitor and validate management's remediation of audit issues.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, risk assessments, and other activities as needed.
• Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced team members, where appropriate.
• Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, accountability, and sound professional judgment in all responsibilities.

What we are looking for

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Approximately 3 or more years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or related field.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and fundamental audit principles.
• Ability to independently plan and execute assigned audit procedures and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and assess business risk.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships across functions and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, curiosity, and willingness to challenge existing practices constructively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to travel 10% to 15% of the time, primarily internationally

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional certification or progress toward certification, such as CIA or CPA.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with a global public company, consumer products/manufacturing environment, or similarly complex organization.
• Experience with data analytics, visualization, or automation tools, such as Power BI, ACL, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with an SAP ECC and/or S/4 HANA environment.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley/internal control over financial reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple business functions, geographical locations, and cultures.

Working Relationships

• This position reports administratively to the Manager, Internal Audit but will take on various roles within the audit project team based on specific projects assigned.
• This position requires maintain collaborative working relationships with the Internal Audit team, Business Partners, and External Auditors.
• This position requires someone who is a team player and is open to diversity, as they will work with Energizer colleagues around the world.

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $79,000.00/Yr. - USD $119,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.