Senior Internal Auditor
About The Position
Responsible for supporting the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and internal audit activities, including both financial and information technology. Performs audit and SOX compliance activities related to internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), IT general controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), and system-related risks impacting financial reporting. Emphasizes the use of artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring techniques to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness. Works with accounting, finance, operations, information technology, and other personnel across multiple business units to maintain an effective control environment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of SOX 404 and IT control frameworks
- Experience with data analysis, data visualization, or audit analytics tools
- Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) and Workday or similar systems
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Minimum 4 years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, or public accounting
- Experience with internal controls over financial reporting and IT general controls
Nice To Haves
- CISA, CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification
- Experience with Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, or similar tools
- Experience with JD Edwards or Workday software
- Experience in a publicly traded environment
Responsibilities
- Lead the Company’s SOX 404 compliance program for financial processes and IT systems, including annual scoping, risk assessment, and control identification
- Maintain process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices
- Perform financial processes control testing and IT general controls (ITGC) and IT application controls (ITAC) testing, to ensure compliance with established requirements
- Evaluate control deficiencies and monitor remediation activities
- Assess the impact of process, system, and organizational changes on internal controls
- Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requests
- Design and implement automated solutions to support SOX testing and monitoring activities
- Utilize data analytics to enhance control testing, including full-population testing and exception-based review
- Leverage tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and other data platforms to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
- Assist with planning and execution of internal audit projects
- Perform IT and compliance audit procedures, including data-driven testing approaches
- Document audit work and prepare results for management review
- Identify control gaps and recommend improvements, with a focus on scalability and efficiency
- Identify opportunities to improve control design and operating effectiveness, including replacing manual controls with automated or system-driven controls
- Support standardization of processes and controls across business units
- Analyze current-state processes and recommend enhancements to reduce redundancy and increase consistency
- Support initiatives to streamline audit procedures and reduce testing effort through technology and standardization
- Work with IT and control owners to ensure understanding of SOX requirements and responsibilities
- Provide guidance on internal control, automation opportunities, and compliance
- Communicate audit results, risks, and recommendations to management
- Special Projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
