Senior Auditor, Internal Audit – Operational Audits

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About the Team

Our Internal Audit team isn't your typical audit group! We're a tight-knit global crew of passionate professionals who love what we do and have fun doing it. Driven by a strong moral compass, we're committed to doing the right thing, even when it's challenging. We're not just auditors, we're trusted advisors who proactively identify risks and opportunities to help shape the future of Workday.

About the Role

As we continue to scale, we're seeking a talented and experienced Senior Auditor to strengthen our internal control environment and contribute to our operational excellence. You will be instrumental in planning, executing, and reporting on risk-based operational audits across various functions within our fast-paced SaaS technology environment. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, identify areas for improvement, and contribute directly to the company's success and growth.

This role will require working with a distributed team, including team members from Pleasanton, California and Pune, India as well as various business partners across different functions and levels. Flexibility in working hours to accommodate international time zones is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute all phases of operational audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring adherence to professional standards and audit methodologies.

• Identify, assess, and document key operational risks and controls.

• Embrace AI and data analytic tools in the execution of audit work.

• Document audit findings clearly and concisely; develop practical and actionable recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.

• Prepare audit reports that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners across the organization, including senior management, process owners, and external auditors.

• Stay abreast of industry standard methodologies and emerging trends in operational risk management and internal auditing.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Internal Audit department's methodologies, tools, and processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who embodies our company values, is a great teammate, has a positive attitude, and is comfortable working in a collaborative and results-oriented environment. We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and are passionate about their work. A sense of humor and the ability to have fun while maintaining high professional standards are also important.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Audit, or a related field at a medium to large, global public company

Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• CIA or other relevant professional certification.

• Knowledge of Workday platform and/or SaaS experience is a plus!

• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and internal control principles (e.g., COSO).

• Attention to detail and accuracy, especially with respect to audit work papers, audit reports, and presentation materials.

• Strong written and verbal skills, and experience preparing workpapers, audit reports, and stakeholder presentations.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and establish trust with key partners across different functions and levels, fostering open communication and collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and candid feedback, even in challenging situations, while maintaining a constructive and respectful approach.  Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various audiences.

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and deliverables, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

• Strong track record of successfully driving audit plans and delivering impactful recommendations.

• Highly adaptable and flexible, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, work effectively in ambiguous situations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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