Ventas, Senior Internal Auditor - Application via WayUp

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Job Description:

Join our organization as a Senior Internal Auditor with a wide range of responsibilities that will provide opportunities for growth and development. The Senior Internal Auditor will perform various internal audit activities for a high-profile, growing real estate portfolio within the healthcare industry. We are looking for an adaptable, highly motivated individual with a sharp attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team, where you’ll be challenged, grow, and make an impact.

In addition to collaborating closely with the Ventas Internal Audit Team, the Senior Internal Auditor will work with colleagues across the company on daily tasks as well as special projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• SOX Compliance Testing: Lead and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, ensuring that internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) are designed, documented, and operating effectively at Ventas and senior housing operators. Review and update internal control documentation, including flowcharts, narratives, and control matrices, to ensure they reflect current processes and regulatory requirements. Monitor the performance of SOX controls on an ongoing basis, ensuring any changes in processes, systems, or regulations are promptly addressed.
• Risk-based Audits: Perform financial and operational audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards established for internal auditors and objectives of the audit program. Prepare and executive comprehensive work programs based on risk assessment and audit objectives for the area or process under review. Evaluate company processes, providing recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, thereby adding value to the organization. Clearly communicate the potential business impact of process and control weaknesses, evaluating residual risks after implementing corrective actions
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for control improvements and process efficiencies, ensuring a balance between control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Data Analytics: Participate in the development and implementation of impactful and high-quality analytic control tests. Support the end-to-end audit analytics process, including data collection, cleaning, preparation, and productization of analytics models for reporting.
• Ad hoc Projects: Complete special projects and/or participate in task forces or committees as requested by Audit Committee and senior management.
• Issue Identification and Reporting: Prepare formal written reports expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and processes. Make, or assist in making, oral or written presentations to top management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective action, and suggesting improvements in operations and reductions in cost.
• Collaboration with External Auditors: Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate their testing and ensure that SOX compliance is properly integrated into the annual financial statement audit process.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing educational opportunities to update knowledge and skills related to financial services and internal auditing standards.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2 years of auditing experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required
• CPA or CIA certification, or active pursuit of certification, preferred
• Hands-on experience with Alteryx and/or PowerBI preferred
  
  

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Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.