Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal AuditorViking is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to help drive a strong culture of accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, this highly visible role offers the opportunity to work with leaders throughout the business while executing financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits. You will evaluate key business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong audit and analytical expertise with sound business judgment, a collaborative approach, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role offers broad exposure to Viking's operations and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a global organization.This is a hybrid position based in our Woodland Hills, CA office. You will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy, working from our office Monday and Thursday plus one additional weekday on a weekly basis.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform assigned audit project activities including communicating with business unit or functional management, supporting the execution of audit plans and timelines, tracking fieldwork progress, reporting progress to audit management, and identifying opportunities to enhance current procedures to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audit procedures, including risk assessment, process walkthroughs, testing, analysis, and documentation of audit results in accordance with IIA standards and departmental methodologies.Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key business processes, financial controls, and operational practices to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.Analyze business processes and data to identify trends, root causes of issues, control gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.Collaborate with the audit team and management to assess control issues and contribute to the development of practical recommendations that strengthen internal controls, improve operational performance, and support strategic objectives.Draft clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate financial, operational, compliance, or control issues, including associated business risks, root causes, and practical recommendations for improvement.Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative and collaborative relationships (assisting other teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback.Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.Perform timely follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit requests and issues.Participate in special projects as requested by management.Job RequirementsThis position is ideally suited for an individual who is detail oriented and driven by growth and change. This individual should be analytical, highly organized, have excellent time management skills, strong relationship management capabilities, and the willingness to learn. Other qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience2+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, risk advisory, or related financial, operational, and internal control auditingKnowledge of accounting, finance, risk management, internal controls, GAAP, SOX, COSO, and internal auditing standardsAbility to assess end-to-end business processes and identify financial, operational, compliance, and technology risksStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating processes and identifying improvement opportunitiesStrong business acumen, project management, and written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to changeCurious, self-motivated learner who is open to feedback and continuous improvementProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePointAbility to travel to our global headquarters in Basel Switzerland up to 30% of the timeWhat We Offer YouHighly competitive compensation plan.Salary range $110,000 - $115,000 annually determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.Employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonus.401(k) plan with company match.Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate (some plans are fully paid by Viking).Accrue 15 paid vacation days, sick time accrual by state, and 6 paid holidays per year.Opportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise.Highly subsidized gym membership.Discounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets, travel discounts through IATA membership and too many more discounts to name.Viking is a certified Great Place to Work company. This certification is a result of our commitment to excellence, integrity and our teams’ outstanding contributions.About VikingViking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure —no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. Viking Cruises US