Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in California. In this role, you will help strengthen financial and operational controls by partnering with audit leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to compliance efforts, operational reviews, and advisory work while supporting a well-organized and effective audit function.
Responsibilities:
• Partner with internal audit leadership to carry out annual compliance activities, including process walkthroughs and testing of internal controls tied to financial reporting.
• Monitor identified control issues and help drive timely corrective actions by coordinating follow-up efforts with relevant business teams.
• Build productive working relationships with external auditors by organizing walkthrough sessions, aligning schedules, and supplying supporting documentation for audit procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of operational audits and consulting engagements across key business areas.
• Administer the department’s audit management platform, maintaining accurate records, status updates, and reporting outputs.
• Execute assigned portions of audit projects with thorough workpapers and documentation that meet established internal audit standards.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and communicating observations in a clear and precise manner.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or a closely related audit environment.
• Certification in progress or completed, such as CPA, CIA, or a comparable designation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience with internal control testing, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with audit tools, documentation practices, and issue tracking processes.
• Preferred qualifications include public audit experience with a Big Four or large regional firm, data analytics capabilities, and knowledge of automated controls and IT general controls.