Sr. Internal Auditor

Grocery Outlet Career•Emeryville, CA

18h•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Sr. Internal Auditor position will support the Corporate Internal Audit team with planning and executing operational, financial, strategic and compliance audits of complex business processes in a cross-teaming environment. This is a highly visible, dynamic and fast-paced role, and you should expect to interact frequently with business leaders across Grocery Outlet, Inc. You will work with a strong internal audit team, learn and lead audit projects. You will also have the opportunity to provide your recommendations, improve efficiency, and increase the value we provide to Grocery Outlet. This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Emeryville, California and reports directly to the Sr. Corporate Internal Audit Manager.

Requirements

4+ years of experience doing operational/internal audits on the business side of IA, experience with a Big 4 or other public accounting firm a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong customer focus; good listening, negotiation and problem-resolution skills
Flexibility in adapting to a non-routine and fast paced environment
You have strong personal integrity with the highest ethical standards
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships and a high level of integrity.
Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills with ability to multitask.
Developed expertise and experience performing financial, operational, compliance and strategic audits and/or SOX compliance testing.
Apply fully functional professional knowledge in Internal Audit
An ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects efficiently and effectively with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

CIA/CPA preferred
Prior retail/consumer goods industry experience is a plus
Experience with ERP systems and comfort navigating complex ERP environments is a plus.
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office and GRC tools such as Audit Board is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute risk-based internal audits of financial, operational, compliance and strategic processes in a timely manner, specifically:
Perform walkthroughs, process mapping, and control assessments to evaluate design and operating effectiveness
Identify control gaps, inefficiencies and root causes with a focus on practical, scalable solutions
Analyze data sets using data analytics and AI tools (e.g., POS transactions, inventory movements) to identify trends, anomalies, and risks
Prepare clear, concise audit reports outlining observations, risk impacts, and actionable recommendations
Track Management action plan and validate remediation of audit findings
Build effective working relationships and trust with our business partners across the organization, while maintaining professional objectivity.
Develop thorough understanding of business/IT financial processes and controls; able to assess new processes, systems, or initiatives for risk.
Perform all assigned duties in accordance with the IIA Standards and Company/department audit methodology.
Assist in the identification and evaluation of enterprise risks and mitigations related to financial, operational, supply chain and other business areas.
Support annual SOX compliance testing as needed, accounting for a maximum of 15% of the total annual workload during year-end.
Help educate the company on the role of Internal Audit and the value we bring.