Senior Internal Auditor

FERGUSON

4d•$6,858 - $10,975•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor reports to the Manager – Internal Audit and assesses and enhances business processes and internal controls across Ferguson’s business units. Working as part of a team, the role conducts risk-based operational, financial, and commercial audits and special projects that provide assurance on the internal control environment or advise on improvements to effectiveness, efficiency, and risk management. The position executes the complete audit cycle, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting. The role is approved as fully remote anywhere in the United States, or may be hybrid from Ferguson’s corporate offices in Newport News, Virginia, in accordance with company policy. The employee must be available to work East Coast hours. Travel is 10–35%, including Canada. Remote employees must travel to the Newport News headquarters at least annually, in addition to travel to audit locations. The position is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan. Estimated pay is $6,858.34–$10,975.00 per month for salaried roles; actual pay may vary based on location, qualifications, and prior experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area.
At least 4 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, accounting, or finance.
Experience running or leading small teams.
Professional certification, or ability to obtain a professional certification within one year of hire; the posting lists CISA, CIA, CPA, and CFE, and says other certifications may be considered for applicability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Power BI and Visio.
Ability to work East Coast hours.
Availability for 10–35% travel, including Canada; remote employees must travel to Newport News headquarters at least annually in addition to audit-location travel.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.
Knowledge of Workday, AuditBoard, Oracle, or Sage X3.
Experience working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

Integrate IPPF components into audit engagements to ensure conformance with mandatory requirements and leading practices.
Develop and implement audit programs; communicate engagement objectives and scope; document process walkthroughs and flowcharts; develop analytical procedures and sample-based testing; and gather evidence to support conclusions.
Draft engagement findings, help compile draft reports, and distribute results to management.
Present findings in close meetings with stakeholders.
Lead audit engagements and facilitate discussions with management about risk mitigation and the feasibility of process improvements.
Complete first-level reviews of workpapers and provide coaching notes to audit team members, focusing on development and feedback.
Evaluate fraud risk assessment processes and controls; conduct procedures to identify and analyze potential fraud indicators; identify discrepancies between established fraud procedures and gathered evidence; and discuss possible root causes with management.
Participate in meetings and collaborate with management to coordinate assurance coverage and reduce redundant testing.
Evaluate compliance programs and their effectiveness in informing governance bodies, monitoring compliance objectives, providing training, assessing adherence to regulations and policies, and improving control processes.
Evaluate governance, risk management, and control processes over financial processes; assess risks related to misstatements and noncompliance; and identify control-process discrepancies.
Apply ethical principles in audit work, maintaining impartiality and professional responsibility.
Perform audit work in conformance with applicable Standards and QAIP expectations.
Coordinate engagement communications and logistics, including scheduling and organizing meetings, drafting agendas, recording minutes, identifying follow-up actions, updating project progress reports, and using effective questioning techniques in audit interviews and discussions.
Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders and executive leadership to build relationships and facilitate objectives.
Manage minor disagreements with management over engagement timing and scope, seeking support from the engagement supervisor when appropriate.
Apply data analytics to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends during audit planning and fieldwork.
Seek technological solutions, including AI and automation, to create efficiencies in testing.
Identify and clearly articulate root causes of control failures.
Manage projects and time effectively to achieve engagement objectives and deadlines.
Take initiative and ownership in meeting objectives, delivering high-quality audit work, and developing skills.
Assist in recruiting new staff.