Corporate Internal Auditor

Circle K • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting the internal audit team in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and processes in place at the Company and making recommendations for improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities and requirements: Perform the evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of ICOFR (internal controls over financial reporting)/SOX key controls in accordance with testing methodology and standards. Provide conclusions on tested controls, participate in discussion with control owner to agree on action plans for ineffective controls. Participate in planning and perform audit mandates assigned (financial, operations, special projects), in accordance with audit standards and internal audit methodology. Evaluate the Company’s operating processes and systems to identify meaningful opportunities for improvement that are designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. Prepare draft findings and recommendations and participate in discussions with process owners. Assist in the preparation of audit reports. Participate in follow-up on the implementation of action plans agreed to in audit. Act as a strategic business partner to management regarding internal controls, process and system efficiency and risk management, Be a key team member in continuously improving the audit strategy and methodology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or other related field combined CIA designation.
• Minimum of 2 years of auditing experience or 3 years of financial accounting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time to ensure that assigned tasks are completed on time and to escalate any concerns timely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning skills and analytical skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

• An accounting (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is desirable.
• Big 6 firm experience is desirable.
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform the evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of ICOFR (internal controls over financial reporting)/SOX key controls in accordance with testing methodology and standards.
• Provide conclusions on tested controls, participate in discussion with control owner to agree on action plans for ineffective controls.
• Participate in planning and perform audit mandates assigned (financial, operations, special projects), in accordance with audit standards and internal audit methodology.
• Evaluate the Company’s operating processes and systems to identify meaningful opportunities for improvement that are designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
• Prepare draft findings and recommendations and participate in discussions with process owners.
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports.
• Participate in follow-up on the implementation of action plans agreed to in audit.
• Act as a strategic business partner to management regarding internal controls, process and system efficiency and risk management
• Be a key team member in continuously improving the audit strategy and methodology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees