Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

This role requires an auditor who demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an adequate understanding of business processes, and control environments.

Responsibilities

• Participation in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance assessments, operational and compliance audits, investigations, and other projects.
• Execute risk-based assurance activities including operational, financial, regulatory, and SOX engagements under the direction of Internal Audit management.
• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s system of internal control under the COSO Internal Control Integrated framework in compliance with SOX Section 404.
• Apply professional skepticism and sound judgment when executing audit procedures to verify the operating effectiveness of controls, identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks.
• Develop a working understanding of the organization’s end-to-end business processes and key business cycles (e.g., revenue, procurement/payables, treasury, payroll/human resources) to evaluate risks and controls within the proper operational and strategic context and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document SOX testing and audit results/conclusions in accordance with professional auditing standards and departmental policies and procedures.
• Work on an independent basis as well as in a team environment; work collaboratively with internal and external auditors, business process owners, and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an audit and/or accounting environment.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm’s internal audit practice and/or industry experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Willing to travel domestically or internationally, if necessary.