Internal Auditor I

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is hybrid (3-days) based at our Northbrook, IL or Chicago office.
As our global footprint continues to grow, we are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our team in Northbrook, IL.
The Internal Auditor plans and executes financial, operational and information systems audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control processes. Identifies internal control issues/opportunities by reviewing internal controls, testing transactions, and analyzing data and recommends high value-added improvements to management. Communicates business risks, control issues/opportunities, and recommendations via reports. Provides input into risk assessment process. Has a good acumen of the audit quality, including the execution of an audit task and making proper audit documentation.

• Executes audit programs to achieve audit objectives by performing audit steps, coordinating audit activity and preparing documentation.
• Develops, reviews, edits and submits audit reports and work papers that support audit conclusions and high value-added improvement recommendations.
• Cooperates with outside auditors in support of the external audit.
• Plans and executes (complex) audit assignments. Works under general supervision.
• Travels as necessary to conduct audits.
• Assists in the development of risk assessment.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify an issue through planning, inquiry, testing and/or analysis that later developed into a recommendation that created high customer value.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Public accounting experience with a Big4 or middle market firm, minimum 3 years of overall audit-related experience, and 1 year of internal audit experience
• Business process and advisory experience will be considered a plus
• Academic background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer-centric mindset and an aptitude creative problem solving
• CPA, CIA or CISA certificate, it will be considered a plus
• Fluency in English
• Travelling up to 25 % might be required (in accordance with UL's safety policy)

What you'll experience working at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 129 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

Learn More:
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com.
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth.
The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.
We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.
From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world. Our science is your advantage.
Mission: Working for a safer world