Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
• Assist in determining the audit scope through research and discussion with stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, monitoring, measuring, reporting, and mitigating financial risks.
• Translate issues into business risks and suggest appropriate risk response.
• Assist in the communication and maintenance of the overall SOX & SOC framework. 
• Continually evaluate SOX program design and consider program enhancements based on regulatory changes. 
• Perform audit procedures to evaluate internal controls for SOX and SOC program.
• Coordinate and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program elements, methodology and procedures.
• Ensure SOX requirements are appropriately addressed in standards and procedures. 
• Perform and document (written and visual) all procedures necessary to satisfy audit objectives.
• Prepare detailed documentation of testing procedures, results, and conclusions for SOX and SOC Controls
• Ensure that all documentation and testing activities adhere to audit requirements and professional auditing standards.
• Develop effective relationships with business process owners.
• Identify what could go wrong(s) and recommend appropriate controls.
• Clearly communicate audit results in a timely manner.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress.
• Work closely with other audit team members and internal departments to achieve audit objectives.
• Coordinate and work directly with external auditors. 

 Knowledge and Skills

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Desired: Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Security Auditor
• Desired: Experience using a controls management platform (e.g., Workiva).
• Desired: Experience in IT controls testing
• 2 to 5+ years of auditing experience (2 years in external audit at a top-tier accounting firm is desired).
• Ability to conduct internal audits by leveraging approved processes and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to gather, synthesize, and analyze data using appropriate tools and technologies
• Ability to leverage industry leading frameworks, methods, and tools to increase effectiveness of technology and data risk solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills.
• Capability to adapt to continually changing work environments and to work both alone and as a member of a team.
• Drives critical activities to completion.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Position requires the ability to conduct internal audits from start to finish. This includes drafting of audit program, conducting entry conference with auditee, performing audit test work, conducting exit conference with auditee, and drafting the written report.
• Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality.
• Robust understanding of the risk, audit, and controllership domain.
• Strategic Thinking - Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact confidently within the Internal Audit function and stakeholders.