Sr. Internal Auditor

MFS • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE Work closely with all levels of management and uses investment industry knowledge to lead a variety of concurrent operational audits, including risk-based assessments and compliance, regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley reviews. Develop reports and make presentations to senior management of operational audit project plans and results including value-added recommendations to improve internal controls. Be a part of a growing Internal Audit group. Work reasonable hours with no travel required. Have the option to seek opportunities within the company after approximately 2 to 3 years of successful performance within the Internal Audit group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, or equivalent experience, degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Three years internal or external accounting, finance and/or auditing experience, including audit field supervision desired.
• Sound PC application skills, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes required.
• Strong initiative, teamwork, project management, analytical and written/verbal communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or professional designation (CPA, CIA, etc.) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and testing functions and activities in assigned corporate and business unit areas to determine: the nature of operations, the risk associated with operations, the adequacy of the system of controls established to achieve business objectives and mitigate associated risks.
• Directing the planning (including determination of scope and resource requirements), fieldwork (including performance and review of test work), and reporting (including communication and reporting of findings) phases of audit examinations.
• Coordination of audit work in conjunction with external and/or co-sourced auditors and internal area management.
• Effective time management of audit work program.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of internal audit methodology, standard practices and automated tools.
• Development and transfer of audit and business knowledge with the internal audit team via creation of information repositories and verbal presentations.
• Developing partnerships with client management to help solve problems, obtain audit documentation, resolve complex audit issues and provide value via corrective as well as consultative recommendations.
• Performance of Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404 control testing in accordance with internal audit standards and assisting business management in the identification of key control points surrounding business objectives.
• Performance of audit work in a courteous, professional manner and in accordance with approved audit standards.
• Making oral and written presentations to business management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, corrective actions and enhancements to improve operations and reduce risks.
• Appraising the adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.
• Responsible for keeping apprised of mutual fund industry regulatory environment.

Benefits

• competitive incentive bonus
• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

What This Job Offers

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