Internal auditor senior, Internal Audit

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You are looking for an opportunity to expand your audit expertise on a global scale for an organization that makes the world and our communities a better place. You are excited to apply your leadership qualities and be a contributor on a global stage with an international audit practice. Our Internal Audit team is seeking a driven Senior Internal Auditor who is passionate about partnering with our leadership teams to make our business stronger through the delivery of operational, accounting/financial, compliance and IT audits. HDR's global footprint enables opportunity to engage with colleagues and work on audit projects around the world. This role is based in the United States and reports to the Internal Audit Manager. We provide a collaborative learning environment supported by strong mentorship, diverse career opportunities, an employee ownership culture built on doing the right thing to make great things possible, and all in exciting travel destinations!

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for planning and executing procedures intended to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of business processes, systems, and internal controls, as identified within the annual audit plan. This individual must be able to understand complex business processes and identify the full range of risks related to accounting practices, regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology.

The Senior Auditor should be comfortable interacting with accounting, finance, operations, and IT professionals. The individual will partner with business leaders and must have a strong financial and/or technical background along with the ability to quickly learn new accounting systems, processes and technology concepts. This individual should be able to translate technical risks into business issues.

The Senior Auditor is expected to maintain organized documentation to evidence the performance of audit tests, effectively communicate results, and deliver work on time and within budgeted hours. This professional will demonstrate abilities to independently execute all aspects of audit planning, fieldwork supervision, and reporting from start to finish. This individual may also have the opportunity to supervise other professionals, while continuing to develop management skills and enhancing the overall team environment. In addition, the Senior Auditor may assist with merger and acquisition activities, special projects, external audit support, and the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication skills are necessary and a willingness partner with other HDR Internal Audit professionals across various international time zones.

Travel requirements are approximately 20%. Travel includes international destinations with duration generally not exceeding a work week.

3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or related accounting finance/compliance/IT roles required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS) or similar degree required.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), financial reporting, and risk management required
• Good administrative and project management skills required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present control analysis and recommendations with clarity and professionalism required.
• Professional designations, such as CPA (ACCA/CA), CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, or CISM or other equivalents based on geography, required.
• Knowledge of IT topics such as firewalls, networks, vulnerability management, role-based access, IT Security compliance, IT systems audits or relevant functions desired.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of audit analytics, data acquisition and data visualization software tools (IDEA, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau) desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Preference given to local candidates.

Keyword(s): INTERNAL AUDITOR, AUDITOR, SENIOR AUDITOR, STAFF AUDITOR, IT AUDIT, AUDIT

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field

A minimum of 4 years prior public accounting, internal audit, or relevant experience.

This individual should have an advanced level of analyzing business functions, assessing risk, and tailoring the nature, extent and timing of audit procedures accordingly

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