Internal Audit Senior Analyst

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

23h•$89,600 - $134,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Through internal audits this role will identify risk areas, evaluate business process controls and complete test plans. Additionally, this role will provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and business systems. This role will also participate in ensuring that the yearly internal control review is brought to fruition by interacting with SOX testers, other stakeholders, and subject matter experts on special projects and the development and execution of departmental goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/information systems or related field
Typically requires 3 years of auditing experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA, CIA or CISA certifications or equivalent are required.
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Able to work under general supervision and work collaboratively with diverse teams
Expanded knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts
Ability to analyze process workflows and identify gaps and bottleneck
Ability to perform data analytics, SOC1 reviews and understand ITGCs

Nice To Haves

Experience within Life Sciences or related sector

Responsibilities

Plans and performs financial, operational and, as applicable, IT audits; reviews related records for compliance with established and relevant reporting policies and procedures
Applies financial and quantitative analyses and risk assessment procedures, documents findings/work papers in support of departmental goals and objectives
Maintains and applies an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles/standards and/or general IT frameworks
Identifies and effectively communicates (both verbally and/or in writing) audit results, control weaknesses, accounting/reporting/application deficiencies, process or company risk, business productivity and efficiency opportunities, departmental vision, and any other relevant matters to management or other applicable parties
Reviews, appraises and tests the internal controls surrounding business processes to assess compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act