Consulting Analyst, Internal Audit-Business Process

Clearsulting•Columbus, OH

59d•$68,000 - $86,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clearsulting is seeking a Consulting Analyst for Internal Audit-Business Process. This role involves supporting internal audit engagements from a business perspective, focusing on financial-related risks, control testing (business process and entity level), and helping stakeholders manage residual risk. The analyst will partner with clients to enhance internal controls, improve business process effectiveness, and boost operational performance. Key activities include identifying process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation or standardization, assisting with SOX compliance (walkthroughs, risk/control matrix development, control testing, remediation tracking, documentation), and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls. The role requires drafting client-ready audit observations and recommendations, coordinating with client teams and engagement leadership, and independently performing audit procedures with clear workpaper documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related business field.
1+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory within a public accounting or professional services environment.
Foundational understanding of business process risks and internal controls, including experience supporting financial statement audits, internal/operational audits, or SOX compliance initiatives.
Experience performing process walkthroughs, documenting risks and controls, and executing control testing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
Working knowledge of core business process cycles such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, or treasury.
Ability to work as a team player in a highly collaborative environment.
Ability to manage assigned testing responsibilities, meet deadlines, and seek guidance when judgment or escalation is needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex audit concepts, control deficiencies, and testing results clearly for client stakeholders and engagement teams.
Experience evaluating audit evidence for completeness, accuracy, and relevance, and documenting conclusions in a manner that supports audit methodology and quality review standards.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

Progress toward or attainment of a relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA).
Exposure to ERP systems or other business technologies and involvement in system implementations or transformations.
Experience applying risk and controls concepts in technology-enabled environments.
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and an understanding of how technology supports business processes.

Responsibilities

Support internal audit engagements from a business perspective to understand financial-related risks, test controls (such as business process controls and entity level controls), and help stakeholders take actions based on implications of residual risk.
Partner with clients to strengthen internal controls, improve business process effectiveness, and enhance operational and business process performance.
Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation or standardization across finance and operational functions.
Assist with SOX compliance and readiness initiatives, including walkthroughs, risk/control matrix development, control testing, remediation tracking, and documentation of business processes.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls related to financial reporting, business operations, and supporting technologies.
Draft clear, client-ready audit observations and practical remediation recommendations that summarize root cause, risk/impact, and proposed management action considerations.
Coordinate status updates, evidence requests, and follow-ups with client teams and engagement leadership to help drive timely completion of audit milestones and deliverables.
Independently perform assigned audit procedures, evidence reviews, and control testing while maintaining clear workpaper documentation and proactively escalating questions, blockers, or potential exceptions.