Internal Auditor

FERGUSON

3d•$4,767 - $7,625•Remote

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a motivated, dynamic Internal Auditor to join its Business Process SOX testing program. The position leads SOX testing for various control cycles throughout the year, including business process walkthroughs, control documentation, testing, and reporting. The auditor also performs other audits and consulting assignments as needed and looks for ways to improve audit efficiency using AuditBoard and IT automation or data analytics tools. The role is approved as fully remote anywhere in the United States, with a hybrid option at Ferguson’s corporate offices in Newport News, Virginia, according to company policy. The candidate must be available to work East Coast hours and be open to 10–15% travel, including occasional in-person meetings at the corporate offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
Professional certification in accountancy or auditing, such as CPA, CIA, or CISA, or a clear path toward obtaining one.
Open to 10–15% travel, including occasional in-person meetings at the corporate offices in Newport News, Virginia.
Two to three years of business experience in audit or finance preferred.
Good knowledge of professional audit working practices and principles, auditing standards, IIA standards, PCAOB requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Proven analytical and project management skills, including data analytics.
Skilled in prioritization, multitasking, and managing deadlines.
Awareness of organizational and cultural sensitivity.
Customer-service oriented.

Nice To Haves

Big Four public accounting experience.
SOX implementation experience.
Knowledge of Oracle, Workday, AuditBoard, SharePoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Perform end-to-end business process walkthroughs, document key controls, and identify potential gaps in control design or existence.
Produce high-quality SOX working papers documenting tests performed, results, and conclusions.
Present work results to management and explain the benefits of audit recommendations.
Drive and lead testing of major business processes in the SOX Testing Program in coordination with managers, seniors, and staff.
Maintain excellent communication with audit clients and the audit leadership team.
Deliver high-quality audits outside the SOX universe as needed.
Perform consulting on special projects or assignments as required.
Seek opportunities to optimize AuditBoard use and improve organizational efficiencies through the platform.
Leverage IT automation and data analytics tools for the SOX testing approach.