Senior Internal Auditor (SOX Focused)

Ref ID: 03100-0011690736

Classification: Sr. Internal Auditor

Compensation: DOE

Our established client is looking to add a Senior Internal Auditor to their team. This is a growing manufacturing company with exceptional benefits. The Senior Internal Auditor role will have a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing

Some responsibilities of the Senior Internal Auditor include but are not limited to:

• Supervise business process, financial, and compliance audits & consulting projects by coordinating timing with management, conducting kick-off meetings, preparing & issuing request lists, tracking progress, fielding questions from auditors, and communicating results to management

• Perform business process, financial, and compliance audit & consulting procedures consisting of interviewing people, observing procedures, examining documentation, documenting business processes & controls, testing/validating controls, and utilizing computer programs to analyze data

• Organize, document, and maintain the results of audit work performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

• Review the work of auditors and provide them with feedback for improving audit procedures and documentation recorded

• Apply facts obtained from audit procedures to identify control weaknesses, deviations from standards, and process improvement opportunities; then, use business process experience to formulate recommendations for improvement

• Effectively communicate the audit results and opportunities identified to Internal Audit leadership through verbal and written communication

• Draft Internal Audit reports and participate in closing meetings with management

• Participate in professional group meetings and continuing education

• Take ownership & accountability for higher workload, responsibilities, and efficiency than expected of a Staff Auditor

• Adhere to department policies, procedures, and expectations

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, accounting, finance, economics, math, or a related field)
• Minimum 3 years SOX audit experience
• Big 4 public accounting background or similar
• Demonstrated communication skills (including active listening, writing, presenting, and emotional intelligence) commensurate with a Senior Auditor
• Demonstrated analytical skills and an inquisitive mind (including ability to ask curious questions and gather, compile, interpret & analyze data quickly)
• Detail oriented with demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (with advanced Excel and intermediate Word knowledge) and an aptitude to learn new computer programs

Nice to Have:

• Certified Internal Auditor (“CIA”) or Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) is a plus
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus

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