Internal Auditor
Position Description
Internal Auditor - Sox, Operations
Senior Internal Auditor
Our client is seeking an experienced audit professional to join their team. The primary function of this position consists of performing financial and operational audits within the branch locations and corporate office. Additional responsibilities include supervising staff on assigned projects and implementing audit policies, analyzing information systems and procedures, coordinating audit activities with IT, editing audit reports, and auditing complex financial records and operations. Requirements include a minimum of 3 years of audit experience within a Big 4 firm or comparable experience in a large corporate setting. Ability to travel up to 20% or once per quarter. Ability and desire to influence senior management with results recommendations. BS in Accounting or Finance is also required.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan and perform operational, financial and compliance internal audits as well as SOX-related compliance assessments.
* Validate and effectively communicate audit findings to management, both verbally and in writing.
* Identify areas of opportunity for operational efficiencies, profit improvement or cost control.
* Assist in liaising / assisting external auditors with the performance of annual / quarterly financial audit procedures.
* Plan and execute special projects or tasks as assigned by Managment
Position Requirements
* 1-3+ years of external / internal audit experience preferred. (3-6+ years for Senior preferred)
* Bachelors degree required (Advanced degree a +)
* CPA, CIA or similar professional certification preferred.
* Big 4 or other accounting / consulting firm experience preferred.
* Exposure to Information Technology audit concepts and audit techniques preferred.
* Ability to evaluate business processes and identify proper design of internal controls
* Strong ability to prioritize work and manage to deadlines.
