Senior Consultant, Internal Audit

Forvis Mazars•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Audit team partners with organizations to strengthen risk management, governance, and internal controls. Through co-sourced and outsourced internal audit engagements, SOX compliance, operational reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives, the team helps clients identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and drive meaningful business improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
2+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, SOX compliance, or an internal audit/risk management environment.
Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting business processes, and performing risk-based testing.
Prior experience within a public accounting firm or consulting environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience using data analytics, audit automation, GRC platforms, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar reporting and visualization tools.
Professional certification or progress toward certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or other relevant credentials.

Responsibilities

Deliver internal audit, operational audit, compliance, SOX, risk assessment, and process improvement engagements for clients across a variety of industries.
Lead portions of engagements from planning through execution, ensuring work is completed efficiently and aligned with client objectives.
Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate control environments.
Document processes, risks, and controls through narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices.
Perform testing of internal controls, compliance requirements, and key business processes to assess design and operating effectiveness.
Develop audit programs and test plans, analyze results, identify control deficiencies, and communicate recommendations for improvement.
Prepare clear, comprehensive workpapers, reports, and client deliverables in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards.
Participate in client meetings and presentations, communicating findings, observations, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
Utilize data analytics, technology-enabled tools, and innovative approaches to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
Utilize AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of documenting and testing controls.