Senior Internal Auditor

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Internal Audit Department is responsible for efforts to assist management in the identification of business, financial, technology, compliance, and operational risks while assessing and strengthening the Company’s internal controls. 

As a member of Internal Audit team, you will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth, end-to-end understanding of the entire company. You will work directly with members of management across the organization and provide invaluable control recommendations stemming from cross-functional assessments.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform ongoing audit risk assessment and develop annual plan for organizational areas of ownership.  Continuously evaluate the need for adjustments in the annual plan due to changing business environment and related risks.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits per the plan. Use available tools to drive the highest value audit, including designing tests of control design and effectiveness.
  • Ensure leaders of the area being reviewed are advised of timing, scope and nature of audit. Works with senior leaders to obtain their input and confirm what they find most valuable.
  • Communicate the results of audit projects.  Prepare and maintain written observations and other relevant information supporting conclusions.
  • Conduct periodic follow-up reviews to assess and report on progress or completion of management's corrective actions in response to internal audit observations and recommendations.
• Continuously evaluate current IA methodology and practices to identify ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assess and coordinate with key second line risk functions in the design and execution of the audit for increased risk coverage and reduced impact to the organization.
• Identifies new ways to audit through data analytics, continuous auditing, technology, agile concepts, innovation, design thinking and collaboration using various tools and techniques.

• Multiple years of experience in scoping, documenting, and reporting on internal audits and control testing – GITC and financial controls. Experience with SOX program management considered.  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Able to prioritize effectively and communicate delays timely.
• Skilled written and verbal communicator. Documents clear, accurate, and detailed reports, workpapers, and process flows. Easily conveys complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in external / internal audit; prior Big 4 or similarly large public accounting firm
• Experience utilizing a GRC platform (AuditBoard preferred)
• Working knowledge of GAAP, COSO, COBIT, PCAOB, and IIA Standards. 
• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CIA, CISA preferred.
• SQL, ACL, or other data mining software skills strongly preferred.