Internal Auditor

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We’re hiring an Internal Auditor at our San Diego, CA location! 

*This position will be Onsite. 

Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We’re hiring an Internal Auditor to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. 

Pay Range - $71,000 to $84,000 per year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)  

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!      

Look at these PERKS!      

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement 

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens!  

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.     

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: Philosophy | About Kazuo Inamori | Official Site of Kazuo Inamori. Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making. 

Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The successful candidate will participate as a key member of the internal audit function for Kyocera International, Inc. Headquarters Division. The position will work closely with the Audit Manager in strengthening the Company's SOX program, change management, system implementation, and General IT control environment. The individual will participate in internal audits of Kyocera's domestic and international operations, conduct SOX compliance testing to ensure adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting, evaluate operational effectiveness and efficiency, and will work on special projects.

Responsibilities will include executing audit programs, preparing audit work papers, performing data analytic procedures, conduct first-level review of audit work to ensure departmental standards are met, documenting findings, communicating recommendations for improvements, and drafting of reports.

Travel is expected to be 10%.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also successfully executing independent assignments
Analytical and creative problem solving skills
Conduct SOX engagements, financial and operational audits
Ability to identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal control processes
Ability to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions relevant to business and risk
Participate in the development of audit programs to effectively and efficiently test key controls and properly assess risks in business operations
Ability to formalize audit observations and draft reports
Assist in the annual risk assessment process and development of the audit plan
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Required Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent work-related experience)
A minimum of 2 years of internal and/or external audit experience
Strong written/verbal communication skills and computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Specific knowledge of audit requirements and the regulatory requirements related to Sarbanes-Oxley
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

Previous public accounting audit experience
SAP experience
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), certifications a plus
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan Audits. This duty is performed irregularly, about 20% of the time.
2. Perform Test procedures for Audit and SOX. This duty is performed daily, about 70% of the time.
3. Mentor Associate Auditors. This duty is performed irregularly, about 5% of the time.
4. Draft Audit Reports and Finalize. This duty is performed irregularly, about 5% of the time.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.  This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.