Senior Internal Auditor

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. DISH’s Internal Audit Department requires an energetic, dynamic, team-oriented auditor to assist with the execution of financial, operational, and fraud investigations, or other audits and special projects.

Utilizing a risk-based integrated audit approach, the chosen candidate defines the scope of audits based on business risks and employs techniques like process, statistical, and forensic analysis. This systematic, disciplined approach helps business units optimize their efficacy, evaluate company processes, and assess the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls.

Building relationships and establishing a strong rapport across the enterprise is a critical function for this role to continuously enhance the image and value of the Audit Department.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

Survey the function or activities to be audited and prepare detailed audit programs for use in performing the audit, including both tests of controls and substantive testing

Support the department by developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk, while keeping Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress, communicating obstacles or significant audit findings as they arise

Constructively work with business operations to identify areas for improvement, while collectively agreeing on appropriate corrective actions, facilitating remediation efforts, and monitoring progress to ensure that business units and corporate departments are timely in addressing control weaknesses and process inefficiencies

Aid with all activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 certification including risk assessment, scoping, control documentation and updates, testing of operating effectiveness, education, and reporting

Conduct complex and sensitive investigations, evaluations, and audits related to cases of internal and external fraud

Integrate modern data manipulation tools or AI methodologies where applicable to optimize audit processing, identifying process inefficiencies and streamlining corporate reporting pipelines

Skills, Experience And Requirements

• Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):
  • Proficient interviewing techniques and the ability to coordinate the gathering, reporting, and dissemination of information to leadership and key stakeholders
  • Strong skills in data analysis, including tools such as ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, Access, or other data-mining tools
  • Ability to employ a proactive approach to problem-solving, analytical evaluation, and the overall execution of job responsibilities under pressure with strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with excellent leadership, teamwork, and client-facing service capabilities
  • AI literacy to recognize where automated data ingestion, analytics, or emerging audit technologies can enhance risk evaluation efficiency
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) professional certifications, or active candidacy for these certifications
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in a Finance/Accounting, IT, or business-related concentration
  • Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, or public accounting
  • Required Technical Skills:
    • Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
    • Sarbanes-Oxley, particularly Section 404, as well as COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Control
    • Data analysis and extraction tools (e.g., ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, or Access)

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.