Senior Internal Auditor

Swift Transportation•Phoenix, AZ

62d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
3+ years of experience with a national audit firm, consulting practice, or in a comparable role.
Experience auditing key financial and business processes; SOX exposure preferred.
Strong data analysis skills; able to interpret data outputs.
Must be able to maintain effective professional skepticism.
Must possess exceptional communication skills.
Must possess strong ability to self-manage and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
The Company does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, perform, and report on internal audits for all Knight-Swift companies, including financial, operational, and compliance functions.
Plan and perform risk-based financial and operational audits of various subsidiaries and departments using Internal Audit department standards.
Assist in the design of efficient and effective audit programs to test identified audit objectives.
Develop memorandums and partner with management to secure approval and oversee the implementation and tracking of recommendations.
Evaluate risks related to fraud, management override of controls, and other factors that may result in financial misstatements.
Manage internal and external audit relationships by coordinating process walkthroughs with business stakeholders and ensure the timely submission of control testing results.
Ensure controls are operating as intended by analyzing complex and detailed files to determine completeness and accuracy.
Create or change existing internal controls through understanding the business model and environment.
Test and document compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements including business processes, documentation, and flowcharting of processes, testing of design and effectiveness of internal controls, and collaborating with leadership on remediation plans.
Contribute to special projects and ad hoc assignments in support of audit and business priorities.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.