Senior Auditor

Our organization is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead and execute business process, compliance, and SOX audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management practices, as well as excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying risks, evaluating internal controls, and assessing compliance with internal policy and regulatory requirements. They will work closely with Internal Audit Managers to develop audit plans, perform audit procedures, conclude on results, and draft/communicate findings and recommendations.

• Audit Execution: Lead and execute business process and SOX audits, including planning, scoping, testing, and reporting.
• Perform engagement-level risk assessments to identify key business risks and develop audit scoping documents and audit programs, accordingly.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Document audit conclusions, root cause, implications and recommendations that are clear, concise, and actionable.
• Work with process owners to develop action plans to remediate identified deficiencies.
• Help prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Additional SOX Related:
• Stay updated on changes in SOX compliance guidelines and industry best practices.
• Read and understand the annual SOX risk assessment and implications for the year's SOX testing plan.
• Work with the SOX Compliance team to conduct walkthroughs.
• Perform testing of internal controls (ICFR) in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Investigations and Advisory: Provide support for special projects and investigations as needed.
• Follow-up and Monitoring: Assist the IA Manager with tracking open audit recommendations and follow-up to encouraging timely implementation and help avoid past-due management actions.
• Accountability: Be proactive, diligent and aware of your engagement status, schedule, performance, and related changes in assumptions. Communicate significant changes to budget, schedule or scope, and any significant audit findings, risks, and recommendations, to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Mentor and guide more junior auditors, enhancing their skills and ensuring quality audit practices and results.
• Collaboration: Develop, maintain, and leverage ongoing relationships with individuals within IA, across the business, and with the external auditors to understand the business and key stakeholder needs and to achieve audit objectives.
• Quality and Innovation: Maintain high standards of work quality and professionalism, while meeting required reporting deadlines. Stay abreast of leading audit methodologies and techniques, changing business models and practices, and regulatory changes. Contribute to innovation and improvements in the business and in audit processes and methods.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent), preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, with a focus on financial, business process, and SOX compliance audits.
• Experience supervising others, including leading engagements, reviewing work, and coaching.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluency in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g. AuditBoard) and Microsoft Office Suite; analytics a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Strong organization and management skills in a multi-tasking environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and the promotion of a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel and a team player with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Positive individual who enjoys working in a fun and dynamic team environment.