Senior Internal Auditor

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. The Senior Internal Auditor will play an active role in assisting with evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes within the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop a broad range of skills, conducting advisory, audit, and compliance services across operational, financial, regulatory, and/or technology domains within the Company.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Internal Audit is responsible for aiding with the design and execution of complex operational and financial audits, advisory services, internal control assessments, management requests, investigations, and other projects; the complexity and size of audit projects may vary
• The role will work directly with the Internal Audit Directors to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control environment, reporting up through the Head of the Internal Audit department
• Support Internal Audits risk management processes, leverage insights and understanding of the Company in identifying risks and potential areas for audit
• Develop risk-based audit plans and programs, aligned with applicable standards and regulations, to address key business risks and priorities
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of financial, operational, and compliance data and processes to identify control weaknesses, deficiencies, and areas for improvement
• Assist with the preparation of audit presentations and reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management's review and implementation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, compliance, legal, and IT, to address audit findings, implement control enhancements, and support business initiatives
• Monitor and track the status of audit findings and management responses to ensure prompt resolution and implementation of corrective actions
• Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of internal audit processes
• Perform data analysis to effectively support the audit and risk framework
• Play a key role with supporting the implementation of the new Global IIA Standards
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing within the audit function
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or private industry experience in internal auditing, preferably within the telecommunications industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IIA Standards, audit techniques, and methodologies, including risk assessment, control analysis, and testing procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical business deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex audit engagements independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate financial data, processes, and internal controls effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently and effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail, adept organizational abilities, and proficiency in handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Desire to motivate, train, and develop self and add value to the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with audit management and data analytic software is desired.
  
  

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $77,112.00 - $126,684.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.