Job Description: Overview Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities The Internal Auditor plays a key role in strengthening MSA’s control environment by executing SOX 404 testing, performing risk-based audits, and advancing the use of data analytics, automation, and AI across IA processes. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy blending traditional audit rigor with innovative technology-enabled testing approaches.Responsibilities Sox 404 & Controls Testing (Primary Focus)

• Execute end-to-end SOx 404 responsibilities, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, documentation, and remediation activities.
• Perform testing in alignment with IA methodology and external auditor reliance requirements.
• Collaborate with process and control owners to understand business processes, data flows, and key risks.

Technology & Data-Driven Audit Execution

• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI tools to increase efficiency, precision and insight generation across audit procedures.
• Build and apply repeatable analytic routines (e.g., continuous monitoring tests, population analytics, exception identification).
• Identify opportunities to use automation (RPA, scripts, AI tools) to streamline testing and reduce manual procedures.

Internal Audit Activities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits using a risk-based approach.
• Identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support special projects, investigations, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Internal Audit’s Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) and maintain required CPE.

Qualifications This role is available at multiple levels:

• Intermediate I: 2 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate II: 2-4 years of relevant experience plus 2 years of auditing experience.
• Senior I: 4 years of relevant experience plus 2 years of auditing experience.
• Senior II: 4-6 years of relevant experience plus 2-4 years of auditing experience.

Required Experience

• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOx requirements, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex processes.
• Familiarity with ITGCs, cybersecurity concepts, and the intersection of business and technology risks.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI-enhanced tools in an audit environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Experience

• External auditing experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm
• Supervisory or project management experience.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or data analytics tools.
• Experience using audit software, specifically AuditBoard.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Education/Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.

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