Internal Audit Analyst

Burlington Coat Factory Corporation•Burlington, NJ

49d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Internal Audit Analyst ! The Internal Audit Analyst at Burlington will support audit and internal control initiatives by leveraging data analytics to deliver insightful, actionable results. This role requires strong project management skills, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset to manage timelines, meet deliverables, and collaborate cross-functionally. The analyst will partner with business units to enhance processes and controls through innovative, cost-effective solutions, while also coordinating with external auditors. Burlington's Internal Audit team values analytical thinkers and problem-solvers, offering career development and growth opportunities both within and beyond the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics or IT related field with solid academic credentials required.
2-3 years related professional experience in combination of public accounting, corporate accounting, IT and/or internal audit with industry experience (retail, consumer business) preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities and proficient in use of full Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Visio) required.
Ability to utilize computer assisted auditing techniques and software to conduct data extraction and analysis
Ability to learn how to utilize data analytic and visualization tools (i.e., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, IDEA, ACL), and other evolving technologies, and apply to conduct data extraction and analysis to identify valuable insights.

Nice To Haves

Progress towards professional certification, CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Data Analytic innovation, design and integration (including visualization development) into: Risk Assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), Operational Audits, including system implementation reviews
Support the execution of SOX controls testing procedures: Conduct walkthroughs with business owners throughout the company to document the design understanding of internal processes, including via process narratives and flowcharts, Performance of detailed internal controls testing, including underlying information used in a control, such as information technology system reports, Review third party system and organization controls (SOC) independent audit reports
Support the execution of operational, technology, or compliance Internal Audit projects: Assist with developing audit project scope, Perform business process or information technology testing procedures or corresponding analysis, documentation of detailed audit workpapers, Identify risks, audit observations, and opportunities for improvement, Prepare observations and recommendations, as well as status reports provided to Management
Attend training and share learnings to build Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, and/or Governance awareness on the team and throughout the business
Assist in evaluating, implementing and using tools to enhance process effectiveness
Conduct reviews of specific operations requiring the evaluation of data, interpretation of intangible or unusual factors, summarization of findings and presentation of recommendations and suggestions.
Collaborate with all stakeholders to continually refine and enhance existing analytics and identify potential new opportunities to further drive audit effectiveness and efficiency through the use of technology and data analytic tools.
Analyze information technology and business process controls, identify risks and recommend innovative data analytic approaches.
Accountable for the execution of assigned SOX, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and/or Compliance projects of varying complexity and scope areas covering: financial, operational, strategic, technology and/or compliance risks.
Help deliver long term value to the business by developing continuous auditing/monitoring capabilities by promoting the use of data analytics in operations and ongoing monitoring by the business.

Benefits

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.
Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

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