What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at WEX?
About Team / Role
The Internal Auditor will join the Internal Audit team, reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager. You will join a dynamic and collaborative team that supports the SOX planning, performs walkthroughs, and conducts tests of controls. The position requires the auditor to assist in assessing risks for new or changed controls across a wide variety of business processes, and interface with all levels of the organization to complete our yearly audit plan. This role is flexible to be remote or hybrid from Portland, ME, Boston, MA, Washington, D.C., Dallas, TX, or Chicago, IL.
How you'll make an impact
Assist in the selection of audit procedures and in performing audit program steps.
Assist in the preparation of the engagement work program, including the initial timeline and budget, and assess throughout to raise potential overruns and or delays.
Prepare work papers summarizing research and evidentiary data obtained to support conclusions reached.
Document the relevance, sufficiency, and reliability of potential sources of evidence.
Discuss results of work with Audit lead, including deficiencies found and recommended corrective actions.
Participate in writing findings developed during the audit.
Utilize data analytics tools for internal audit planning and fieldwork.
Assist in monitoring and follow-up of the disposition of audit engagement results to Management.
Identify opportunities with Corporate Audit Management to progress the audit project activities, including opportunities for control automation, risk identification and control design, tools and systems used to manage and record testing results, etc.
Experience you'll bring
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related field or Associates Degree with 2 additional years of experience.
License / Certification : Progress toward CIA, CISA, or CPA is preferred, but not required
Experience : 2 years of relevant experience.
General awareness of SOX requirements, risk and controls audit concepts, and business processes (e.g., Revenue, Fixed Assets, Expenditures).
General awareness of new technologies and IT risks, and ability to describe basic concepts of IT and data analytics.
Ability to describe fundamental concepts of risk and risk management and describe risk management frameworks, including types of controls.
Ability to demonstrate innovation and open to new ideas. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to distill key takeaways quickly with guidance from leadership, and presentation skills that allow effective interactions with business partners.
Ability to speak and write effectively; communicating clearly through work paper schedules, memoranda, audit reports, and discussions with line level personnel.
Conforms to acceptable standards of conduct as expressed in the employee handbook and the code of conduct for auditors. Audit and Controls Association. This includes adherence to the ethics principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency.
Ability to describe key roles and activities for audit engagement planning, e.g., objectives and scope, risk assessment, work program, etc.
Able to collaborate, negotiate, and persuade while maintaining positive relationships with employees and peers.
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section. Pay Range : $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
