Senior Internal Auditor
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- Seattle, WA, United States
Position Title: Sr. Internal Auditor
You’ll be responsible for performing end-to-end reviews of key business processes and controls to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness. Further, they leverage best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology, and compliance risks.
Here’s a summary of what they’re looking for in their Senior Audit Consultant role:
- Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage
- Perform walkthroughs to develop an understanding of processes & controls, identify areas of risk, and develop tests accordingly
- Perform testing, data analysis, and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls
- Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact
- Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk
- Prepare reporting to communicate audit results
- Lead meetings and present to management on issues/opportunities identified
- Partner with management to develop appropriate action plans
- Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting
- Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans
- Adhere to the RAAS departmental policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA Standards
- Assist in the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program by performing testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
- Support the data-driven assurance program by reviewing results and using judgment to determine potential control breakdowns and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Assist with internal forensic investigations as assigned
- Develop an effective working relationship with management to ensure RAAS is viewed as a partner for managing risk
- Undertake relevant training, networking, and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development
Background Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in Accounting or Business
- Professional certification, such as CPA or CIA (or in progress) is preferred
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with a Big 4, management consulting firm or large/complex internal audit department (excluding internship)
- Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management
- Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
- Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm
- Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques
- Prior success in conducting external and/or internal audits
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
- The success of the individual will also be determined by their dedication, service ethic, and ability to work as an effective team member
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Posted On: Friday, August 23, 2024