Senior Internal Auditor

Finish Line•Indianapolis, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The JD Group, a FTSE 100 member, is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion Footwear and Apparel, with revenues exceeding £11.5bn and operations in 49 countries. North America contributes approximately 40% of the JD Group's revenues through brands like JD Finish Line, Hibbett, Shoe Palace, and DTLR. The JD Group Internal Audit Team was established in 2023 to enhance governance. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a new Internal Audit function for the North American market. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit – JD North America, the Senior Internal Auditor will assist in completing the annual audit and assurance plan, work with co-source partners, and perform ad-hoc risk advisory reviews. The individual is expected to uphold JD Sports' core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
A minimum 3+ years of work experience obtained with a public accounting firm or equivalent internal audit experience with a global company.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or similar qualification required.
Exceptional analytical, investigative, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously across different regions and project types.
Outstanding communication skills both written and oral, and the ability to build relationships with the business stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, including some international travel.

Responsibilities

Planning, performing and managing internal audit fieldwork.
Developing audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations to enhance assurance oversight, operational efficiency, and compliance with policy.
Preparing draft internal audit reports.
Leading opening and closing meetings with stakeholders and auditees.
Presenting audit findings to business partners and assisting in the development of corrective action plans, process enhancements and recommendations to mitigate risks.
Ensuring remediation actions are communicated clearly and are followed up regularly.
Assisting the Director of Internal Audit with the annual audit planning process and other ad-hoc advisory assignments.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management and second line functions.
Keeping up to date with evolving governance and compliance requirements.
Ensure compliance with the company’s code of conduct, ethics, and governance policies.
Additional duties and projects as required.