Audit Leadership Development Program (ALA) Auditor

hcmportal; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

UPS in Atlanta, GA is seeking candidates for the Audit Leadership Accelerator (ALA), a 2-year leadership development program. You'll work on internal audit projects across four rotations: finance, international and domestic operations, technology and cybersecurity, and healthcare.

Participants develop leadership competencies, data analytics, and communication skills while contributing to risk assessments, control improvements, and remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or internationally comparable degree.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting, Consulting, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using data analytics tools and/or AI to support audit execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit project across financial, operational, and technology domains.
• Perform procedures across all phases of an internal audit, including planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve business processes and controls.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit documentation and audit findings.
• Communicate observations and recommendations effectively to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, validate issues, and support remediation efforts.
• Assist in tracking and validating management action plans and remediation activities.
• Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit, including methodology and tool enhancements.
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior auditors.

Skills

Audit

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description

At UPS, we are dedicated to “moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” driving continuous improvement, and nurturing talent for future growth. Our management team focuses on developing our people through internal and external training programs, personalized coaching, counseling, and diverse job assignments that enhance career opportunities and broaden work experience.

Our Audit Leadership Accelerator Program (ALA) is uniquely positioned to attract top talent and cultivate the next generation of UPS leaders early in their careers. Through this 2-year leadership development program, professionals work on internal audit projects through four rotations: finance, international and domestic operations, technology and cybersecurity and healthcare. In addition to learning about the business, participants will also have the opportunity to enhance their leadership competencies including, but not limited to: business acumen, data analytics, coaching and development, partnership and written and verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit project across financial, operational, and technology domains
• Perform procedures across all phases of an internal audit , including planning, evaluation, and reporting
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve business processes and controls
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit documentation and audit findings
• Communicate observations and recommendations effectively to management
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, validate issues, and support remediation efforts
• Assist in tracking and validating management action plans and remediation activities
• Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit, including methodology and tool enhancements
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior auditors

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree)
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting, Consulting, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field in a large, complex, or global organization
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using data analytics tools and/or AI to support audit execution

Additional Applicant Information

• This position reports to the UPS Corporate office located in Atlanta, GA
• Candidate must be in Atlanta, GA or willing to self-relocate as relocation services are not offered for this position
• Hybrid work environment requiresin office days

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.