Auditor Sr., RAAS

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

On-site Fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Lines is seeking a Senior Auditor for the Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) team to lead end-to-end reviews of key business processes and controls in a matrix environment. You will assess design and effectiveness, communicate findings to senior management, and influence action plans across brands.

This in-office role in South Florida requires strong analytical skills, solid audit experience, and the ability to mentor junior staff while upholding IIA standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant audit experience in Big 4 or consulting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Develop the planning and scoping for complex reviews to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Lead walkthroughs to understand processes & controls, identify risks and develop tests.
• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking to assess controls.
• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and root cause.
• Conclude on the adequacy of management's processes and internal controls.
• Prepare succinct, accurate reporting to communicate audit results.
• Lead meetings and present to senior management on issues identified.
• Partner with senior management to develop action plans affecting changes.
• Manage project progress, including budget/milestones and reporting.
• Follow up on implementation status of action plans.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with IIA standards.
• Support internal investigations and SOX 404 compliance.
• Undertake relevant training and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Audit experience

Independent work

Strategic mindset

Relationship building

Project management

Proactivity

Audit methodologies

Integrity

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

CPA or CIA (preferred or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks. The Senior Auditor, RAAS is responsible for leading end to end strategic reviews of key business processes and controls to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness, communicate results and observations to senior levels of management, and influence business decisions. Further, they leverage subject matter expertise/best practice/root cause analysis to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations..

Essential Functions

• Develop the planning and scoping for complex reviews to ensure appropriate Corporate, Brand, and/or Cross Brand audit coverage.
• Lead walkthroughs to develop understanding of complex and matrixed processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly.
• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls and develop insights for management.
• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact.
• Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Prepare succinct, accurate, and compelling reporting to effectively communicate audit results.
• Lead effective meetings and present to senior management on issue/opportunities identified.
• Partner with senior management to develop appropriate action plans impacting tactical and strategic changes to the organization.
• Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting.
• Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans.
• All while developing and maintaining an effective, trusted, partnership relationship with senior management and adhering to RAAS department policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA standards.
• Support other department objectives/duties as assigned including, but not limited to, assisting with internal forensic investigations as assigned and assisting with the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program.
• Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management.
• Prior success conducting external and/or internal operational process/risk and control audits
• Ability to work independently, displaying personal initiative and resourcefulness.
• Managerial/strategic mindset and ability to assess and pivot focus based on evolving priorities.
• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions.
• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm.
• Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
• Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism.
• The success of the individual will also be determined by their dedication, service ethic, and ability to work as an effective team member.

Essential/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting or Business Preferred
• CPA or CIA Certification Preferred (or in Progress)
• Minimum of 5-7 years' relevant experience with Big 4, Management Consulting or experience working in highly matrixed environment (excluding internships)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Powepoint, Word, Visio, and Teams

Essential Experience Required

Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

***This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

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About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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