Job Description

The Senior Internal Auditor is a key role that supports the execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan by performing risk-based operational internal audits, advisory reviews, process assessments, and special projects across the organization.  This role applies critical thinking, business acumen, data analysis, and sound audit methodology to evaluate processes, identify risks, assess controls, and develop practical recommendations that strengthen operations and support business objectives.  While the role may provide limited support for SOX or internal controls-related activities as needed, the primary focus is on pure internal audit work.  This role reports directly to the Internal Audit Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Plan, execute, and report risk-based operational internal audits, advisory reviews, process assessments, and special projects in accordance with IIA Standards and Internal Audit policies and procedures.
• Perform process walkthroughs, document key business processes, identify risks and controls, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of operational controls.
• Develop and execute audit procedures that address engagement objectives, including interviews, documentation review, data analysis, sample testing, and observation of business activities.
• Produce high-quality workpapers that clearly link risks, procedures performed, evidence obtained, observations, and conclusions, and maintain documentation that is ready for manager review.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities to improve governance, risk management, operational effectiveness, and compliance with Company policies.
• Draft clear, practical, and value-added audit observations and recommendations in partnership with the engagement lead and business stakeholders.
• Conduct audit planning activities, including risk assessment, scope development, audit program preparation, and identification of relevant data, systems, reports, and stakeholders.
• Support status meetings, audit closing discussions, and communication of audit results with business partners in a professional, objective, and collaborative manner.
• Track management action plans and assist in validating remediation of audit findings through follow-up testing and documentation.
• Use data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques to identify trends, exceptions, and potential areas of risk that may inform audit planning, fieldwork, or follow-up activities.
• Provide limited support for SOX, ERM, investigations, or other Internal Audit initiatives as needed, while maintaining primary focus on operational internal audit engagements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit templates, tools, checklists, analytics, and ways of working.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience executing operational, financial, compliance, or process-focused internal audits; SOX experience is helpful but not required as the primary focus of the role.
• Advanced use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems, data analytics tools, or audit management software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to connect audit findings to business risk and operational impact.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with business partners across functions and levels of the organization.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently and can manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make practical recommendations to improve processes, controls, and operational performance.
• Must be able to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend business process documentation, policies, procedures, reports, and other audit evidence.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with team members, business partners, management, and other stakeholders.
• Must be able to present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Expected domestic travel 5-10%.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• At least 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, compliance, operations with experience performing risk-based audits and process reviews.
• Knowledge of IIA Standards, risk assessment, internal controls, audit methodology, and business process evaluation; familiarity with COSO and US GAAP is preferred.
• Master's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or other relevant professional certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. The Senior Internal Auditor may assist with coaching less-experienced team members, coordinating workstreams, or supporting engagement execution at the direction of the Internal Audit Manager.

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