Internal Auditor

Coda Search│Staffing; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search│Staffing is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the annual Internal Audit Plan through risk-based operational audits, advisory reviews, and process assessments across the organization.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, business acumen, data analysis, and audit methodology to evaluate processes, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations that strengthen operations and support business objectives. Travel is expected domestically 5–10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of internal audit or related experience.
• Experience with risk-based audits and process reviews.
• Knowledge of IIA Standards; COSO and US GAAP preferred.
• SOX experience is helpful but not required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on risk-based audits per IIA standards.
• Perform process walkthroughs, identify risks and controls.
• Develop audit procedures including data analysis and sampling.
• Draft audit observations and recommendations with engagement leads.
• Track management action plans and remediation testing.
• Use data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques.
• Travel domestically 5–10%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CIA/CPA/CISA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Audit management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor - Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting the execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan through risk-based operational internal audits, advisory reviews, process assessments, and special projects across the organization.

This role applies critical thinking, business acumen, data analysis, and sound audit methodology to evaluate business processes, identify risks, assess controls, and develop practical recommendations that strengthen operations and support business objectives.

The position may provide limited support for SOX and internal controls-related activities as needed, but the primary focus is operational internal audit. The Senior Internal Auditor reports directly to the Internal Audit Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on risk-based operational internal audits, advisory reviews, process assessments, and special projects in accordance with IIA Standards and Internal Audit policies and procedures.
• Perform process walkthroughs, document key business processes, identify risks and controls, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of operational controls.
• Develop and execute audit procedures, including interviews, documentation reviews, data analysis, sample testing, and observation of business activities.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers that clearly link risks, procedures performed, evidence obtained, observations, and conclusions.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities to improve governance, risk management, operational effectiveness, and compliance.
• Draft clear, practical, and value-added audit observations and recommendations in partnership with engagement leads and business stakeholders.
• Conduct audit planning activities, including risk assessments, scope development, audit program preparation, and identification of relevant data, systems, reports, and stakeholders.
• Participate in status meetings, audit closing discussions, and communication of audit results with business partners in a professional, objective, and collaborative manner.
• Track management action plans and assist in validating remediation of audit findings through follow-up testing and documentation.
• Use data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques to identify trends, exceptions, and potential areas of risk.
• Provide limited support for SOX, ERM, investigations, and other Internal Audit initiatives as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit templates, tools, checklists, analytics, and audit processes.
• Travel domestically approximately 5-10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, compliance, or operations with experience performing risk-based audits and process reviews.
• Experience executing operational, financial, compliance, or process-focused internal audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, audit methodology, and business process evaluation.
• Knowledge of IIA Standards; familiarity with COSO and US GAAP preferred.
• SOX experience is helpful but not required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems, data analytics tools, or audit management software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make practical recommendations.
• Strong understanding of business processes, controls, risks, and operational impacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly present audit observations, risks, and recommendations to management and business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret business process documentation, policies, procedures, reports, and audit evidence.

Education and Certifications

• Master's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred, such as:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Other relevant professional certification