Internal Auditor- Rutherford, NJ- Hybrid schedule, 4 days in the office
About Sika
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a global innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy industries.
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading global position in bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection solutions in both construction and industrial sectors. The company operates in 103 countries, with over 400 factories worldwide and approximately 33,000 employees who generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.
Job Description
As part of our commitment to growth and efficiency, we are seeking an Internal Auditor with experience in auditing manufacturing companies. This role will plan and perform financial and operational audits within the Americas region in accordance with the Annual Internal Audit Plan and Internal Audit Methodology.
Our Corporate Audit department consists of 11 members organized across regional hubs (EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Corporate).
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze business and support processes
- Identify and assess risks and internal controls for in-scope entities and processes
- Assist in audit planning, including development of audit work programs and methodologies
- Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and sample testing
- Document and evaluate audit findings (approximately 10 field audits per year)
- Contribute to field audit wrap-up activities, including:
- Reviewing auditee action plans
- Preparing documentation
- Participating in team debriefings
- Support group-level process and system audits under Corporate Internal Audit leadership
- Contribute to the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program and knowledge management initiatives
- Communicate audit results and recommendations to local management
- Serve as Lead Auditor on a rotational basis
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or willingness to obtain certification (preferred)
- Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, CPA, or ACCA are a plus
- Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience within an international manufacturing company, combined with external audit experience at a Big 4 firm
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and concepts
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Spanish
- Experience preparing audit reports in English
- Additional language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel 50–70% across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and occasionally globally
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience with SAP, data analytics, and AI tools (e.g., Copilot) is a plus
Additional Information & Benefits
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Performance bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Floating holidays and paid volunteer time
- Wellness/fitness reimbursements
- Education assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee referral program