Sr. Internal Auditor
About The Position
Mercari is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, confident, and self-starting Sr. Internal Auditor to support its U.S. business. This role involves executing risk-based internal audits and SOX compliance activities. The Sr. Internal Auditor will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to assess business and technology risks, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and provide recommendations to enhance governance, compliance, and operational efficiency. The position is ideal for someone eager to take on increasing responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing company and play a key role in maturing the company's controls environment. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in the Palo Alto office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
- CIA, CISA, or CPA qualification required
- 5+ years of relevant working experience in Audit and/or Risk Management
- Understanding of and previous experience with AI tools required
- Understanding of COSO Frameworks is required
Nice To Haves
- Prior Big 4 public accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Internal control documentation and risk assessment experience desired
- Experience with NetSuite ERP or similar systems preferred
- Experience using an Audit/SOX tool such as Workiva or equivalent preferred
- Strong knowledge of the technology industry, especially marketplace and ecommerce companies strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct all phases of an audit
- Develop audit objectives, testing procedures, and work programs
- Identify risks, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
- Manage stakeholder communications throughout the audit lifecycle
- Participate in annual enterprise risk assessments
- Identify emerging risks (cybersecurity, AI, privacy, third-party risk, etc.)
- Help prioritize audit activities based on risk exposure
- Test key controls over financial reporting
- Test IT General Controls (ITGCs)
- Coordinate with external auditors
- Track remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings
- Support the annual financial statement audit by coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and performing management review procedures
- Prepare audit reports and executive summaries
- Present findings to management and audit leadership
- Recommend practical, risk-based solutions rather than simply identifying issues
- Partner with business leaders to strengthen controls
- Recommend efficiencies and automation opportunities
- Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives
Benefits
- Equity
- Flexible time off
- Top-notch insurance plans
- Best-in-class new parent offerings
- Access to mind and body wellness apps
- Access to new tools, technologies and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
