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:

- 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.