Senior Internal Auditor
Barnes & Noble, Inc. · New York, New York, United States · 2 wk ago
Accounting$100k–$115k/yrFull-time
Audit Execution
Audit Execution
- Independently execute assigned audit procedures - including walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and transaction testing - in accordance with the audit program.
- Identify deviations from expected controls and document exceptions with sufficient precision and evidentiary support.
- Perform root cause analysis for identified exceptions and assess the potential business impact.
- Apply data analytics to identify trends, outliers, and red flags within large data sets (e.g., sales data, inventory records, vendor payments).
- Complete assigned workpaper sections on time and to quality standards, requiring minimal rework.
Documentation & Reporting
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare clear, well-organized workpapers that document the objective, scope, procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached.
- Draft finding write-ups including condition, criteria, cause, effect, and recommendation.
- Absorb and prepare draft audit reports and assist in preparing presentation materials for stakeholder meetings.
Business Partnership
Business Partnership
- Build effective working relationships with process owners and staff at the operating level.
- Conduct interviews and process walkthroughs to understand business operations, risks, and controls.
- Communicate status updates and preliminary observations to the management on a timely basis.
SOX & Special Projects
SOX & Special Projects
- Execute SOX control testing procedures for assigned process areas, including documentation of test steps and results.
- Support follow-up activities by gathering evidence that management action plans have been completed.
- Contribute to department projects such as data analytics tool development, methodology updates, and audit universe enhancements.