Staff Internal Auditor

The Staff Internal Auditor supports financial, operational, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit activities. This collaborative role offers broad exposure to risk assessment, internal controls, business process reviews, and process improvement within a global organization. This is a hybrid role; we work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

• Support SOX testing and financial, operational, and compliance audits
• Test internal controls to evaluate their design and operating effectiveness.
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with process owners to understand processes, risks, and key controls.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit work papers in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
• Draft audit observations, recommendations, and report content for management review.
• Build effective relationships with business partners across reporting levels and locations.
• Support management discussions on control deficiencies, root causes, and corrective action plans.
• Assist with the annual risk assessment and Annual Audit Plan.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other specialists on audits and related projects, as directed.
• Stay current on internal auditing standards, ethics, best practices, SOX requirements, and relevant industry trends.
• Support the use and development of data analytics, visualization, and automation tools, including Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Travel approximately 10% as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members and stakeholders at all levels and locations.
• Ability to quickly understand and apply information in unfamiliar situations.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and detail-oriented thinking.
• Professional skepticism, curiosity, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and build trust across the organization.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of public accounting or public-company internal audit experience.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, financial accounting principles, and SOX requirements.
• Experience with a large multinational company, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or a related industry.
• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm.
• Professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent, or active pursuit of certification.
• Experience using SAP, audit management software, data analytics tools, visualization tools, or automation tools.