Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Support audit preparation by gathering background information, meeting with key business partners, and outlining process flows and risk areas.
• Carry out testing for financial, operational, and compliance reviews in multiple areas of the business, including store and distribution environments.
• Evaluate internal controls related to financial reporting and document any weaknesses, exceptions, or improvement opportunities.
• Perform audit fieldwork through walkthroughs, interviews, record examination, and control validation to assess process effectiveness.
• Develop organized workpapers that clearly support testing results, audit conclusions, and recommended actions.
• Present audit issues, underlying causes, and practical recommendations to audit management in both written and verbal formats.
• Collaborate with audit team members and business stakeholders to promote effective controls and ongoing process improvement.
• Travel to business locations as needed, up to 25%, including occasional overnight trips.
• Assist with risk-based reviews that help the organization strengthen governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, compliance, or a similar finance-related role.
• Working knowledge of internal control principles, common control frameworks, and standard audit practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Retail industry experience, public company exposure, or familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley environments is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools or progress toward a relevant certification such as CIA or CPA is a plus.