The internal auditor is responsible for planning and performing internal audits across finance, operations, and quality within the cabinet manufacturing business. This includes auditing production, inventory, purchasing, sales, and quality systems to verify compliance with company policies, accounting standards, safety and quality requirements, and applicable regulations, reporting findings and recommending improvements to management.

Key Responsibilities

•   Plan and perform internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance areas (e.g., raw materials purchasing, production, inventory, cost accounting, shipping, warranty).

•   Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting, safeguarding of lumber, hardware, and finished goods, and prevention of fraud and waste.

•   Assess manufacturing processes (cutting, assembly, finishing, packaging) for efficiency, adherence to standard operating procedures, and accuracy of production and scrap reporting.

•   Review inventory and materials management, including cycle counts, bill of materials, work orders, WIP, and finished goods to ensure accurate records and loss prevention. 

•   Verify compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and relevant standards including documentation and record keeping.

•   Conduct risk assessments to identify high‑risk areas in the plant and office (e.g., inventory shrinkage, rework, overtime, supplier quality) and develop audit plans accordingly.

•   Evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions related to audit findings, customer complaints, defects, and rework; perform follow‑up audits to confirm closure.

•   Report findings to managemen, preparing clear written reports that describe issues, root causes, impact (cost, risk, quality), and practical recommendations.

•   Collaborate with operations, quality, finance, and purchasing to clarify processes, discuss observations, and support implementation of agreed improvements while maintaining independence.

•   Promote continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen controls in the manufacturing environment.

 

Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, auditing,

•   Experience in internal audit, public accounting, or manufacturing finance/operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

•   Understanding of manufacturing processes and cost accounting (e.g., standard costs, variance analysis, inventory valuation, production KPIs) for a plant setting.

•   Knowledge of internal auditing standards and practices and basic risk management concepts.

•   Proficiency with Excel and ERP/MRP systems used in manufacturing; data analysis skills for large transaction and production datasets.

 

Skills and Competencies

•   Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

•   Ability to think objectively and independently and maintain professional skepticism.

•   Clear written and verbal communication skills for reports and meetings with plant and office personnel at all levels.

•   Ability to work in manufacturing environments (production floor visits, use of PPE, tolerance for noise). 

•   Strong time‑management and ability to meet deadlines across multiple audits.

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