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The Audit Senior will play a vital role as part of a team that conducts a broad range of internal audit activities in a high-growth, technology driven company. The Audit Senior will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices, develop and prepare original audit objectives and scope, review compliance with Company policies and procedures, including those related to Sarbanes-Oxley and corporate governance, document the work performed, and develop and communicate practical solutions to management to address control issues.
In addition, the Audit Senior will use technology based audit tools as part of the ongoing audit and control assessment process, coordinate with the external auditors and the Company's third-party internal audit co-sourcing partner, participate in or lead internal investigations as necessary, review technical accounting and auditing issues, assist the Senior Manager or other members of the team in performing special projects, and assist in the preparation of presentations to management.
The ideal candidate will be a high performing individual, with excellent technical and communications skills, who is looking for career growth in a dynamic, technology-based environment. The individual will be capable of mobility into increasingly more responsible roles within the Company after a tenure in Internal Audit.
Essential Job Functions
The Audit Senior will have the following key responsibilities:
"Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices, including the safeguarding of assets and efficient use of company resources.
"Develop and implement audit objectives and scope.
"Develop audit findings that include practical recommendations for improvements to policies, procedures and operating methods.
"Document the findings using technology based processes and workpapers.
"Review and document the company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process.
"Resolve day-to-day issues with management to provide for the timely completion of audits and projects.
"Prepare well written draft reports that clearly communicate the issues and proposed solutions to management and the Board.
"Assist in or lead internal investigations as necessary.
"Actively coordinate with the Company's Internal Audit third-party co-sourcing partner and the external auditors.
"Review technical accounting and auditing issues as necessary.
"Assist in the preparation of presentations to executive management and the Board.
"Assist the Senior Managers and other members of the Team in performing special projects.
"Perform other duties as necessary.
Specific Requirements (Technical Knowledge, Software, etc.)
"4-5 years experience, ideally either currently in an Audit Senior role at a "Big 4" public accounting firm or a combination of "Big 4" public accounting and Internal Audit experience.
"CPA or international equivalent (e.g., CA) strongly preferred. MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
"Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation a plus.
"Experience with internal control and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
"Business acumen, cross-functional competence, excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical abilities.
"Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB requirements.
"Strong verbal and written communication skills.
"Computer savvy with strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of products as well as data query and data manipulation software.
"Personal development potential with ambition to continue career growth within the Company.
Education
"Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
"MBA or related advanced degree a plus.
"CPA or international equivalent (e.g., CA) preferred.
"CIA designation a plus.
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