Sr. Internal Auditor

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading and performing various risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audit programs, as part of the annual internal audit plan. This role includes assisting the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit with developing the audit scope, executing audit procedures, documenting and reviewing the results, and preparing internal audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and completing various risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audit programs under the supervision of the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit.
• Independently executes all areas of the audit program including audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and issue remediation.
• Ensures documentation of processes, risks, and internal controls including narratives, process flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and audit test work papers are completed in accordance with professional and department standards.
• Develops and performs audit program steps created to test the key controls identified in the risk assessments. Ensures audit objectives are met while gathering and documenting sufficient evidence to support audit conclusion.
• Collaborates with management to develop action plans to address audit findings and monitors the implementation of corrective actions.
• Documents audit results in a written report that is accurate and effectively communicates audit observations and related action plans for resolution.
• Communicates written audit results in a timely, comprehensive, and clear manner to the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit, and GIA staff and leadership when applicable.
• Performs follow-up on audit observations and management action plans.
• As auditor-in-charge, oversees the day-to-day administration of assigned projects and regularly reports progress and barriers to the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Understanding of Internal Auditing standards, COSO framework, and risk assessment practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare coherent reports of audit results and present those reports at multiple levels of the organization.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently, collaborates well with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
• Fulfills assigned commitments in a timely manner within established budgets while achieving quality results.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interacts effectively with all levels of employees at GIA, from executives to staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and exhibits appropriate judgement when determining when information requires such confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration/Management, or related field is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in internal auditing or public accounting firm is required.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of Internal Auditing standards, COSO framework, and risk assessment practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint).

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans
Paid vacation, sick and holidays
Tuition assistance
Commuter benefits

Pay

$86,000 - $115,000 annually

Schedule

This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters. We offer a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), provided that metrics such as productivity and the quality of the deliverables are achieved.