Senior Internal Audit Analyst
The RealReal•Bellflower, CA
•$101,745 - $122,400
About The Position
We are looking for an eager Senior Internal Audit Analyst to join our growing Internal Audit department as we try to build out our team and bring the function in-house. This role will work closely with internal and external partners, interacting on a day to day basis with team members across technology, finance and operations teams to both lead and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing and risk mitigation activities in a highly complex and fast-paced marketplace environment. This role will also get to participate in ad hoc Internal Audit special projects and enterprise risk management as needed.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Computer Information Systems or related field
- 4+ years of public accounting or audit experience
- Proficient knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and methodology, internal control framework (specifically COSO), GAAP, and understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
- Risk-based mindset to approaching the prioritization and assessment of audit risks and findings
- Experience performing and reviewing SOX control testing and documentation for financial process controls including walkthroughs, narratives, process flow charts
- Solid understanding of application and ITGC controls
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a proven ability to articulate risks and their related impact to stakeholders across the organization
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and see projects through to completion
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a proven history of problem-solving
- Eagerness to learn and desire to grow
Nice To Haves
- Big 4 Public Accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients
- Experience with internal audit GRC tools, i.e. Auditboard
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification (or actively working towards achieving certification)
- Project/audit management experience
- Experience communicating audit requirements and results to process and control owners
- Experience with Google Business Suite
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the Company to anticipate changes in the business, processes, systems, and tools utilized or relied upon within our control environment
- Prioritize and lead project management activities related to the tracking and reporting of current project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks
- Coordinate testing efforts and produce high quality work papers to document control testing performed, results, and conclusions in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 program.
- Assist with the management of our Company’s audit, risk and compliance tool, including but not limited to changes in controls, process, control owners, and test plan along with document requests.
- Coordinate the updating of process documentation and control details within our GRC tool
- Develop and maintain document requests and coordinate the delivery of audit evidence
- Participate in and lead preliminary discussions for potential findings with control and process owners to verify findings, obtain explanations and evidence, and document responses
- Partner with control and process owners to develop remediation plans for confirmed findings and to identify process improvements to the overall internal control environment
- Assist in the performance of internal audits, as needed by the department
- Apply professional auditing principles and standards to evaluate internal controls to ensure fieldwork and work papers comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and department standards
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors
- Communicate with and educate stakeholders across our company on the importance of internal controls and Internal Audit’s role in helping to ensure our Company maintains an effective and efficient control environment
- Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert in an advisory capacity by helping process owners identify opportunities for enhancements with the goal of mitigating risk and improving financial and operational performance
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
