Senior Internal Auditor

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity on our Audit team! Ferguson is currently seeking a Senior Internal Auditor.

Location: This will be a remote position open to candidates across the United States, with audit related travel to either Newport News HQ or the audit location as required. East coast working hours with some flexibility.

• Provide an independent and objective assurance and advisory service to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Complete high quality operational and financial risk-based audit and advisory engagements consistent with company methodology by using a risk-based framework.
• Support a team environment with strong commitment to meet departmental goals.
• Lead and/or assist on special projects as the need arises.
• Appraise the effectiveness and efficiency of control procedures, systems and processes.
• Potential to grow within Internal Audit and within the Ferguson business structure.

Responsibilities

• Perform team lead role on audits: plan, execute and report on audits, with guidance from Audit Manager.
• Liaise with a range of stakeholders to develop relationships and facilitate the achievement of objectives.
• Apply professional auditing principles and standards to evaluate complex records and operational systems.
• Ensure that engagement planning is high quality - developing procedures to achieve audit objectives against a clear assessment of business risk.
• Produce high quality working papers to document the tests performed, results and conclusions.
• Review working papers and assist with the coaching of team members.
• Identify audit observations, and coordinate and effectively communicate team findings and solutions verbally and in writing to Management Stakeholders and persuade them of the benefits of the audit recommendations.
• Develop value-add and commercially pragmatic recommendations to improve operations and increase compliance.
• Prepare good quality draft and final reports for submission to the Audit Manager for review.
• Follow up to ensure corrective actions are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Professional certifications in Accountancy or Auditing (CPA, CIA, CFE etc.).
• 4+ years’ experience in Auditing (internal or external).
• Experience running/leading small teams.
• Knowledge of or experience with internal controls or SOX related matters including system/process documentation techniques preferred.
• Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, audit management software, and data analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and partner management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage deadlines.
• Experience working in a remote environment a plus.
• Travel 20-25%, including Canada: For remote staff, travel to Newport News HQ at minimum annually in addition to audit location travel.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Mental health coverage.
• Gender affirming and family building benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate discounts.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Pay Range

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

• $6,858.34 - $10,975.00 (Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles).
• This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
• The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.