Senior Internal Auditor
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our independent Internal Audit team. In this role, you will evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes across the organization, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management. You will also play a key role in supporting the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program through documentation, testing, and monitoring of internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk-based audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and business practices.
- Perform detailed audit procedures, including the review of transactions, reports, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation for accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Prepare comprehensive audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, findings identified, and conclusions reached.
- Analyze audit results and present findings to management during closing meetings and discussions.
- Develop practical recommendations to address identified risks, strengthen controls, and improve business processes.
- Monitor and follow up on management action plans to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Support the company's SOX compliance efforts by creating, updating, and maintaining process documentation and performing testing of key controls.
- Build strong working relationships with business leaders and stakeholders by demonstrating professionalism, objectivity, and reliability.
- Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in the execution of audit activities.
- Stay current on emerging industry trends, accounting standards, auditing practices, and regulatory changes through ongoing professional development.
- Work independently while collaborating effectively within the Internal Audit team to achieve departmental objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, business operations, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, auditing standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including control documentation and testing.
- Understanding of statistical sampling techniques and analytical methods used in auditing and risk assessment.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with audit, accounting, data analysis, and reporting software tools.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CMA are preferred or a willingness to pursue certification.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor who can independently assess risks, identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and partner effectively with management to drive continuous improvement across the organization.