Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in Chesapeake, Virginia and contribute to a strong, risk-aware control environment. In this role, you will help evaluate business processes, assess compliance with financial and operational standards, and support audits across stores, distribution operations, and corporate teams. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with audit leadership while identifying practical recommendations that strengthen performance and accountability.

Responsibilities:
• Support audit preparation by gathering background information, meeting with key business partners, and outlining process flows and risk areas.
• Carry out testing for financial, operational, and compliance reviews in multiple areas of the business, including store and distribution environments.
• Evaluate internal controls related to financial reporting and document any weaknesses, exceptions, or improvement opportunities.
• Perform audit fieldwork through walkthroughs, interviews, record examination, and control validation to assess process effectiveness.
• Develop organized workpapers that clearly support testing results, audit conclusions, and recommended actions.
• Present audit issues, underlying causes, and practical recommendations to audit management in both written and verbal formats.
• Collaborate with audit team members and business stakeholders to promote effective controls and ongoing process improvement.
• Travel to business locations as needed, up to 25%, including occasional overnight trips.
• Assist with risk-based reviews that help the organization strengthen governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.