Auditor - Remote

About the role

The Auditor is responsible for performing audit assignments including assisting in planning, gathering, and documenting, and testing all necessary information for an accurate assessment of risks & internal controls and assisting in drafting of the audit report.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs assigned compliance and substantive testing procedures for department audits.
• Assists in obtaining and recording an understanding of the clients' processes and nature of business.
• Identifies and evaluates risks and the internal controls which mitigate the risks in all assignments.
• Ensures audit assignments are appropriately documented, accurate, complete, and within budget.
• Performs assigned testing of controls as part of Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 Compliance program, for assistance to the external auditors.
• Assists external auditor in completing interim and year-end testing as part of the Company’s quarterly financial statement review and annual audit.
• Contributes to the preparation of audit report drafts and other written communications.
• Proactively communicates significant issues that surface in the course of performing work assignments to Audit Manager, Audit Supervisor and/or Auditor Senior.
• Participates in the development of audit programs and assists in identifying areas for process improvements.
• Attends relevant training courses, webinars, and seminars to maintain continuing professional development and education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education/ Certifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university required; major in Accounting or Finance preferred. Professional certifications preferred such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ full-time work experience in internal auditing, external auditing, accounting, or finance-related position.
• Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities: Knowledge of public company regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and the COSO Internal Control Framework. Knowledge of software used by Internal Audit, such as or Alteryx preferred. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. High degree of personal integrity. Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong written and oral presentation skills. Ability to manage time effectively while working on multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Good public relations abilities. Ability to work well independently. Able to operate all related computer software applications and basic business machines. Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.