Party City Woodcliff Lake , NJ 07677
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Company Overview:
Party City Holdco Inc. (PCHI) is a global leader in the celebrations industry, with its offerings spanning more than 70 countries around the world. Party City is the largest retailer of party goods in North America.
PCHI operates across multiple businesses within its Retail Division and Consumer Products Division. On the retail side, Party City (partycity.com) is the leading omnichannel retailer in the celebrations category, operating more than 750 company-owned and franchise stores. The Consumer Products Division includes design and manufacturing entity Amscan, an industry leader in celebration décor, tableware, costumes, and accessories.
PCHI is headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. with additional locations throughout the Americas and Asia.
Job Overview:
As a member of the Party City Holdings Inc. Internal Audit & Compliance group, the Internal Audit & Compliance Associate performs financial and operational audits of Party City Holdings Inc. and its various business units, including manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, and retail. The Internal Audit & Compliance Associate performs audit work in accordance with professional auditing standards and aids in the administration of internal controls. Domestic travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in the planning process of audits, including creation of audit scope and approach, preliminary fact gathering, development of audit programs and preparation of planning
Document, evaluate and critically analyze/test internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 Compliance
Perform financial and operational audits by assessing risk areas, testing internal controls and preparing audit workpapers.
Identify and document key findings and prepare appropriate recommendations for audits performed. Monitor progress of remediation plan implementation and perform follow-up
Aid in the management of risk registers and control libraries within the firm's Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) application
Support the continuous improvement of risk and controls framework through rolling out and administering control and process narrative certification and other projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
Assist with special projects and audit
Skills Required:
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of AuditBoard or equivalent GRC tool a plus
Knowledge of IT application and general computer controls a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, tact, initiative, analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be able to multi-task
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Visio
Knowledge of ERP systems - Oracle, BPCSis
Qualification:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, computer science or business-related field
2-4 years of financial and operational audit experience, either with Big 4 or 2nd tier public accounting firm or Internal Audit group in a Fortune 500 company
Proficiency in US GAAP and US GAAS, knowledge of SOX 404 is required
Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of AuditBoard or equivalent GRC tool a plus
Knowledge of IT application and general computer controls a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, tact, initiative, analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be able to multi-task
Party City