Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Industry leader in Irvine, near John Wayne AirportSalary: $100K - $115KTarget Bonus: 10%Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days from home per weekReason For Opening: Replacing someone who left the companyVery little travel – light local travelMust have at least one: CPA, CIA, OR CFE.Will get exposure to operational, financial, and compliance auditsAudit group has about 15 people led by a VP and 2 group managersThis reports to a Senior Manager

SummaryThe Senior Internal Auditor will participate in executing financial, compliance, and operational audits, by examining and evaluating company internal controls and processes, by consulting or partnering with organization leaders, and by applying knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley).This role will evaluate internal control design and effectiveness, and will work with External Auditors on their evaluation of internal controls.The Senior Internal Auditor is expected to be a strategic partner and contribute ideas in an effort to improve the audit testing methodologies and apply computer audit assisted techniquesThe Senior Internal Auditor is expected to apply Internal Audit methodology consistently to all audits. This position will also present audit findings and recommendations to management and assess corrective actions taken to address audit recommendations.

EducationBachelor or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or pursuing certification) is preferred

ExperienceAt least 3 years’ experience in Public Accounting and/or Internal Audit experienceKnowledge of and experience with internal auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and Sarbanes Oxley (section 404 and related testing requirements) is requiredKnowledge of external audit standards / PCAOB regulations a plus

Requirements / CompetenciesAbility and desire to understand and document business processes and internal controls, including flow charting; to assess the design of these processes and controls; and to identify business risks and work with business management to identify resolutions to mitigate risksExcellent communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and with personnel at operating facilitiesSound reasoning, analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skillsStrategic thinker in terms of design and execution of audit projects and audit methodologyExcellent organization skills; ability to work on multiple projects, work under pressure and time constraintsIntermediate to advanced skills in use of Excel, Word, and Power PointAbility to utilize computer assisted auditing techniques and software to conduct data extraction and analysisHigh ethical standards and values; ability to maintain confidentiality