Associate Internal Auditor

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

6d•$55,500 - $72,900•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Associate Internal Auditor supports financial, operational, and integrated audits in alignment with the annual audit plan and contributes to annual controls testing for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The role assists with audit procedures and segments under the direction of the Auditor-in-Charge, documents sufficient evidence to support audit conclusions, communicates findings, and helps business management implement and validate mitigation strategies. The position is based in Ankeny, Iowa, and does not allow 100% remote work. Candidates must be willing to relocate within daily commuting distance of Casey's Store Support Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
Ability to progress toward one or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work with numbers and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Ability to read financial reports and documents.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships based on transparency and mutual respect.
Ability to contribute to audit projects and adhere to Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
Must be willing to relocate to a daily commutable distance of Casey's Store Support Center in Ankeny, Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship.
Accounting or auditing experience.
Knowledge of, or experience with, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, or systems and process documentation techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist in walkthroughs of business processes and financial controls, evaluating control design and operational effectiveness.
Assist in testing business process and financial controls against defined attributes and established audit guidance.
Contribute to assigned audit procedures or segments under the direction of the Auditor-in-Charge, meeting quality standards and timelines.
Promptly communicate issues or concerns to senior auditors or leadership to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Ensure audit workpapers contain sufficient, competent, and relevant evidence to support audit conclusions.
Discuss audit findings and observations with senior auditors and leadership, including deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
Assist in drafting clear and concise audit findings based on work performed.
Collaborate with business management on implementing mitigation strategies for identified issues and assist in validating or retesting management action plans.
Perform other related duties as assigned.