Advisor-Audit

FedEx Freight•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Audit Advisor leads complex, high risk process, operational, and information systems audits and special projects across global operations. This role provides advanced analytical insight, integrates data analytics and AI enabled techniques into audit work, and serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders. The Audit Advisor prepares executive level reports for senior leadership and the Audit Committee and plays a key role in developing departmental talent and advancing Internal Audit’s capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field required.
Six (6) or more years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, finance, consulting, information systems, or related areas
Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams and manage complex, cross functional projects.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, including experience with data analytics and technology enabled auditing.
Knowledge of AI concepts, data modeling, or automation, and their practical application to risk management and control evaluation.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including proven ability to communicate effectively with executive management.
Strong interpersonal, relationship building, and consultative capabilities.
Effective project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities simultaneously.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification.
Commitment to developing staff and fostering a collaborative, high performance team culture.
Experience with audit management systems, data analytics platforms, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Lead end to end integrated audits, advisory, and special projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise risks, regulatory expectations, and Internal Audit methodology. Direct day-to-day activities of audit teams, providing leadership coaching and real-time guidance.
Facilitate discussions with senior management to communicate audit results, negotiate corrective actions, and influence control improvements.
Oversee and review audit work performed by staff to ensure quality, completeness, and adherence to departmental standards, as well as coach and mentor staff for continuous growth and development.
Ensure all audit engagements meet scope, milestones, and budget expectations.
Translate complex process, operational, and technology related findings into simplified, actionable messages tailored to diverse audiences.
Leverage advanced tools (e.g., data visualization, scripting, and audit platforms) to analyze large and complex datasets.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing insights into risk trends, control effectiveness, operational improvements, and governance enhancements.
Prepare concise, impactful audit reports and executive level presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Execute audit activities in support of external audit requirements, including SOX and other compliance driven engagements.
Represent Internal Audit as a subject matter expert on risk, controls, analytics, and technology enabled auditing.
Contribute to departmental initiatives that enhance audit processes, tools, and training, including agile auditing practices.
Identify and design opportunities to modernize audit approaches using data analytics, automation, and AI enabled tools.
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.