INTERNAL AUDITOR I

Dollar General • Goodlettsville, TN

14h

About The Position

Supports the full audit lifecycle for complex, largescale operational, compliance, and financial audits across the enterprise. Contributes to research, planning, fieldwork, testing, analysis, and documentation—preparing, interpreting, and maintaining high‑quality workpapers—to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, operational performance, and compliance with policies and regulations. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to identify risks, develop meaningful recommendations, manage audit deliverables, communicate results to management, and monitor action plan remediation. Strong project management, organization, analytical thinking, and communication capabilities are critical for success in this role.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of IIA Standards, internal controls and control frameworks.
• Basic understanding of operational workflows common in retail (store operations, supply chain, merchandising, finance, HR, etc.)
• Familiarity with audit methodologies, sample testing, process mapping, and risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze data using Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., ACL, Microsoft Power BI and Alteryx), or audit analytics platforms.
• Strong critical thinking, project management and problem solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with ability to summarize complex issues concisely.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities; able to handle multiple audits or tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to audit or GRC systems (e.g., AuditBoard, Diligent, Archer, etc.) preferred.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Build productive working relationships with business partners.
• Maintain confidentiality, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Up to 20% travel, when necessary, in support of a specific audit project.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience (including Sarbanes-Oxley, financial auditing, process improvement assessments, and/or compliance projects).

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) or progress towards a professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning Support: Assist in understanding audit objectives, performing preliminary data analysis, identifying risks, drafting audit procedures, and preparing planning documents.
• Fieldwork & Testing: Execute walkthroughs, perform control testing, gather evidence, assess business processes, evaluate internal controls, and document workpapers in accordance with department standards.
• Audit Reporting: Summarize testing results, assist in drafting observations and recommendations, support development of audit reports, and participate in discussions with management.
• Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement: Monitor remediation of audit findings, perform follow up testing, and support the refinement of audit methodologies and tools.
• Team Collaboration & Professional Development: Participate in team meetings, training, and cross functional initiatives; stay current on industry trends and audit best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level