Staff Internal Auditor

Additionally, they assist in the preparation and implementation of a risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities and internal controls.

The Staff Internal Auditor reports to the Director of Internal Audit.

Job Grade

The Staff Internal Auditor is a grade 8.

Responsibilities

• Perform test of controls for SOX compliance audits
• Assist with the execution of the internal audit plan and timely completion of assigned audits
• Assist with enterprise risk management activities
• Recommend improvements related to the Company’s key controls
• Work closely with external auditors and SOX PMO
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the operational accounting team and business functions
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
• Act as a subject matter expert, working with the business partners in accounting and other functions (e.g., legal, corporate development, stock administration) to identify financial risks associated with new or contemplated transactions and resolve complex accounting issues
• Participate in team planning including setting team goals and priorities, monitoring progress and removing roadblocks

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years experience in conducting internal audits, including SOX and operational audits
• Strong experience in project management skills
• Excellent knowledge of PCAOB and SEC requirements for a public company
• Audit experience at a public accounting firm is considered as an asset
• Knowledge of audit methodologies and frameworks and related governance concepts, tools, techniques, and best practices
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• Chartered Accountant/ CPA /CIA certification preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations are considered an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate information in an understandable form to the right parts of the organization
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both within Internal Audit and across other departments
• Must be able to work in US and International time zones, when required
• Ability to balance quality of work with speed of execution
• Ability to use GitLab

Hiring Process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview, find their job title on our team page.

• Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with one of our Global Recruiters.
• Next, candidates will be invited to schedule a first interview with our VP, Internal Audit

Additional details about our process can be found on our hiring page.

 

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