Job Description

SUMMARY

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, auditor to join the Advance Auto Parts Internal Audit team. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and develop, work cross-functionally throughout the organization and drive meaningful value as the company enters the next phase of its transformation plan.

The Internal Auditor is a key role that supports the execution of the annual audit plan, by working collaboratively to perform risk-based complex financial and operational audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley testing, through the application of critical thinking skills, business knowledge, and innovative audit techniques (e.g., Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)). In addition to typical audits, you’ll have the opportunity to perform advisory reviews and integrated audits. These audits will help provide assurance to the Board and Senior leadership as to the level of control and process effectiveness across the company. 

The team’s priorities are risk-based and focus on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Travel 0-10%)

• Assists in the completion of the audit objectives across the full audit lifecycle including helping to plan, test, document, and report on audit results aligned to IIA quality standards and in conformance to audit policies and procedures.    
• Provides support during SOX control and process walkthroughs, testing, and documentation.
• Propose practical recommendations and solutions to identified audit issues and process improvement opportunities. 
• Communicates effectively and proactively with audit leadership and helps support presentations to business contacts. 
• Develops a working knowledge and understanding of the Company, knowledge of business processes and actively develops relationships and collaborative partnerships within the business and other assurance teams.
• Provides support on special projects, department initiatives, and other activities depending on the needs of the business.
• Displays Advance’s cultural beliefs and fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understands or displays an ability to learn audit concepts including the audit process, how to identify risks, controls, gaps and opportunities.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to quickly assess business processes and collect information to draw conclusions and recommend solutions to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships and interact effectively across the business.
• Project management and organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains the highest level of ethics, integrity, and professional judgement in all activities and at all times as a representative of the Internal Audit function and Advance Auto Parts overall.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field from a four-year college or university required.
• Working knowledge of COSO, GAAP and the Global Internal Audit Standards preferred.
• Experience using data analytics techniques and a working knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI), audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard) or GRC technology, a plus

CERTIFICATES

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE and/or other relevant certification(s) are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position requires a work arrangement of 4 days in-office a week.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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