Sr. Associate, Internal Audit & Advisory Services

The Internal Audit & Advisory Services Associate/Senior Associate will be responsible for supporting, and at the senior level, leading elements of the annual audit plan, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, operational audits, and risk and process-improvement assessments. This position offers the opportunity to grow with a collaborative team, learn from experienced auditors and gain exposure to all aspects of the company’s operations and management team.

Target Responsibilities:

Audit & SOX Support:

• Support execution of the annual audit plan, including SOX compliance and operational audits.
• Assist with and independently conduct risk assessments and document business processes through flowcharts and narratives.
• Coordinate and lead walkthroughs, perform key control testing, and prepare audit workpapers to support audit findings.

Risk & Process Improvement:

• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement within business processes across the organization.
• Assist in, and at the senior level, lead in developing recommendations and remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
• Collaborate with management and control owners to ensure control changes and corrective actions identified from audits and assessments are implemented timely and effectively resolve identified issues.
• Promote best practices designed to add value, improve Resources’ operations, and mitigate financial, regulatory and operational risks.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business process owners and internal stakeholders to gather information, advise, discuss audit results and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Build trust and credibility with management, leadership and co-workers across the organization. Support a culture of ethical values and fraud risk awareness.
• Collaborate with external auditors and co-source partners as needed.

Continuous Learning & Development:

• Develop and deepen knowledge of internal audit practices, SOX requirements, and operations.
• Take initiative to learn and proactively implement best practices for continuous improvement in team processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Information Systems, or a related field.
• Associate: 1-3 years of relevant experience (internships included), including prior audit experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit. Senior Associate: 3-5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated progression in audit responsibilities.
• General understanding of accounting principles and financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and professionally to various audiences.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to uncompromising professional and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CIA certification or actively progressing toward one. (Senior Associate candidates are strongly encouraged to hold or be near completion of a certification.)
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO Framework, risk assessments, control analysis and audit methodologies.
• Experience drafting control deficiencies and corrective actions and communicating them to management.
• At the senior level, demonstrated experience independently managing audit engagements and interfacing directly with business stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products as well as Optro/Auditboard or similar audit platforms.