Senior Consultant, Audit

Senior Audit Consultant

As the parent company overseeing our nine distinctive brands worldwide, Carnival Corporation plays a vital role in providing integral support and strategic direction to each brand across various departments. We strive to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean we sail, place we visit and life we touch. As a member of our team, you will help lead the way in innovative and sustainable cruising, delivering memorable vacations and building borderless connections.

Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company's most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Audit Consultant to fill this role, which is a hybrid position based in our Miami office. Supporting our Holland America, Seabourn and Princess brands, you'll be responsible for performing end to end reviews of key business processes and controls to provide independent assessments of their design and effectiveness and communicate the results and observations to senior levels of management. Further, you'll leverage best practice to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Here's a summary of what Carnival Corporation is looking for in its Senior Audit Consultant role. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
• Perform walkthroughs to develop understanding of processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly.
• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls.
• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact.
• Conclude on the adequacy of management's processes and internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Prepare succinct, accurate and compelling reporting to communicate audit results.
• Lead effective meetings and present to management on issue/opportunities identified.
• Partner with management to develop appropriate action plans impacting tactical and strategic changes to the organization.
• Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting.
• Follow up and report on the implementation status of management's action plans.
• Adhere to the RAAS departmental policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA Standards.
• Assist in the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program.
• Assist with internal forensic investigations as assigned.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management to ensure RAAS is viewed as a partner for managing risk.
• Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development.
• In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required, ideally in Accounting or Business.
• Professional certification, such as CPA or CIA is preferred (or in progress).
• Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years' relevant experience with a Big 4, management consulting firm or experience working in a highly matrixed environment or large/complex internal audit department (excluding internship).
• Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management.
• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions.
• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm.
• Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
• Prior success conducting external and/or internal audits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Teams.
• The success of the individual will also be determined by their dedication, service-ethic, and ability to work as an effective team member.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

What You Can Expect

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

Base Salary Range: $60,600.00 to $112,000.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidate's qualifications and experience uniquely.

Health Benefits:

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Paid Time Off:

• Holidays All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion.
• Vacation Time All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
• Sick Time All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.

Other Benefits:

• Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends.
• Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement.
• On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus

Our Culture Stronger Together

Joining the Carnival team means embracing our six Culture Essentials, which are the cornerstone values shaping our identity, principles, and actions. These beliefs and behaviors not only define who we are but also unite us as a team, guiding us in decision-making, fostering relationships, tackling challenges, and reaching milestones. These culture essentials propel us toward a shared vision of success, ensuring a collective effort in shaping our future.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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