Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position.

The Senior Internal Auditor works independently or on project teams to perform internal audit activities, including financial audits (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley internal control testing), compliance audits, risk-based operational audits, data analytics, continuous monitoring, consulting engagements, process improvement, and special projects. Internal audit activities include defining the scope and procedures, testing internal controls, and communicating project progress and final findings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

• Assist in audit planning, including stakeholder meetings, process mapping, risk identification and assessment, defining the initial audit scope, project timeline, and resource allocation.
• Develop scope memo, detailed work programs, communication strategies, and travel arrangements.
• Develop and maintain communication plans to keep stakeholders informed throughout the audit process.
• Perform thorough and objective testing to provide assurance or advisory services on the company’s risks, processes, and controls.
• Test the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control deficiencies.
• Develop audit recommendations to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness, reduce risk, improve internal controls, and/or profitability.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Complete wrap-up activities, including facilitating the exit conference, gathering customer feedback, finalizing work papers, and participating in team feedback processes.
• Oversee assigned staff and fulfilling project lead duties.
• Perform audits in conformance with Internal Audit processes and standards.
• Contribute to the training and development of other internal audit staff.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement within the Internal Audit department (e.g., Internal Audit methodology and tools).

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience, and education required.

Professional Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, information systems, general business, or an acceptable equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of internal audit, systems, consulting, public accounting experience, or acceptable equivalent.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and auditing standards.
• Key competencies include the ability to work independently, customer focus, attention to detail, critical thinking, and persuasiveness.
• Proficient in Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls testing.
• At a minimum a working knowledge of information technology processes and controls.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within set deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time to locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.

• Dual degrees or advanced degrees.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience in the retail sector.
• Experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, HighBond/Diligent, AutoAudit)
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., ACL, Alteryx) or data-driven analytical tools and procedures.
• Professional certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CISA, CIA, CMA.