Internal Audit Analyst

Hibbett; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett, Inc. seeks an Analyst, Internal Controls to support North America controls programs, focusing on design and testing of key controls. You will train control process owners and assist in risk assessments and rollout across NA entities, collaborating with JD Group in the UK and external auditors.

You will coordinate control design around new financial systems, perform testing, and prepare documentation for leadership. Strong data analysis and governance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; experience considered.
• CPA eligibility or pursuing CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 1-2 years in internal controls or accounting.
• Public accounting or retail experience preferred.
• IFRS and/or GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with large ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and implementation of Financial and IT controls around new financial systems.
• Perform testing of primary internal control activities and assess significance of results.
• Assist in updates to leadership on internal controls across North America.
• Participate in walkthroughs to map transactions in key processes.
• Maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices linking risks to controls.
• Analyze data for deficiencies, fraud risks, or compliance gaps.
• Serve as point of contact with external auditors for information requests.
• Assess and document controls on critical outside service providers.
• Protect assets and financial information by ensuring control effectiveness and reporting risks.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Process mapping

Communication

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

The Analyst, Internal Controls plays a key role in executing JD Sports Fashion’s North America internal controls compliance program by applying sound auditing standards and professional judgement to the design and testing of primary internal controls. Assists in the training of control process preparers and owners. Assists in performing risk assessments and in the design and rollout of controls across our North America entities, but primarily at Hibbett, Inc. Works with JD Group in the UK along with external auditors, which will include extracting and providing data requested and preparing internal control documentation. Working closely with the JD Group in the UK, this person will gain international exposure and play a role in shaping internal controls across a fast-growing, international organization.

• Coordinate the design and implementation of Financial and Information Technology controls around new financial systems.
• Perform testing of primary internal control activities. Apply professional judgment to test results in order to assess significance.
• Assist the Manager, Internal Controls – North America and Senior Director, Risk and Controls – JD North America Group in periodic updates to JD North America and JD Group leadership.
• Participate in walkthroughs to understand how transactions flow through key retail accounting, finance, operational, and IT processes.
• Assist in maintaining process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices that link financial reporting risks to control activities.
• Analyze data and business processes for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact with external auditors on information requested in conjunction with the integrated audit.
• Perform assessments and prepare required documentation on critical outside service providers.
• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

HB: 00015 Store Support Center
R301US Hibbett Retail, Inc.

Summary

The Analyst, Internal Controls plays a key role in executing JD Sports Fashion’s North America internal controls compliance program by applying sound auditing standards and professional judgement to the design and testing of primary internal controls. Assists in the training of control process preparers and owners. Assists in performing risk assessments and in the design and rollout of controls across our North America entities, but primarily at Hibbett, Inc. Works with JD Group in the UK along with external auditors, which will include extracting and providing data requested and preparing internal control documentation. Working closely with the JD Group in the UK, this person will gain international exposure and play a role in shaping internal controls across a fast-growing, international organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and implementation of Financial and Information Technology controls around new financial systems.
• Perform testing of primary internal control activities. Apply professional judgment to test results in order to assess significance.
• Assist the Manager, Internal Controls – North America and Senior Director, Risk and Controls – JD North America Group in periodic updates to JD North America and JD Group leadership.
• Participate in walkthroughs to understand how transactions flow through key retail accounting, finance, operational, and IT processes.
• Assist in maintaining process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices that link financial reporting risks to control activities.
• Analyze data and business processes for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact with external auditors on information requested in conjunction with the integrated audit.
• Perform assessments and prepare required documentation on critical outside service providers.
• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered, or equivalent experience.
• CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in internal controls and/or accounting.
• Public accounting and/or retail experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency in IFRS and/or GAAP.
• Experience with large ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to document controls via process mapping.
• A self-motivated contributor with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
• An unwavering commitment to ethics and personal responsibility.
• Confident and comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization plus outside consultants and service providers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, consultants, and external auditors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.