What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at UHY-US?
A great UHY client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have their CPA/CIA/CISA.
The Senior Internal Auditor role is a hybrid position, with 4 days each week being onsite. This is a client direct hire position.
The Company is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead a variety of financial and IT audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) assessments, and special projects across the organization. This high-visibility role involves regular interaction with stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will apply their knowledge of audit practices, internal controls, and business operations to identify and assess key risks and improve governance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute audits in alignment with professional standards, including risk assessments, audit planning, testing, and reporting.
- Apply data analytics and audit software to monitor and evaluate financial, operational, and fraud risks.
- Stay informed on emerging regulations and trends and adjust audit plans or procedures as needed.
- Communicate progress and key findings with audit managers and relevant stakeholders.
- Lead closing meetings to present audit results, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Finance, Operations, and business leaders to ensure audit effectiveness and build trust across departments.
- Support SOX 404 compliance efforts by assessing and testing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Take initiative to coach others, set clear objectives, and drive meaningful outcomes.
Required Skills & Attributes:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Curious, ethical, and results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of ownership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of audit experience, either in public accounting or internal audit.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred—or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
- Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a plus.
Additional Information:
- Travel up to 25% may be required to domestic locations.
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