Internal Auditor (SOX & Emerging Technologies)

KLA-Belgium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 68,100 - 115,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life benefits

401(K) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off and paid company holidays

Job summary

KLA-Belgium is seeking a skilled professional to execute SOX assurance activities, focusing on internal control testing and process improvements.

The candidate will partner with control owners, external auditors, and leverage emerging technologies like Generative AI. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Office located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with opportunities for domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• CPA and/or CIA (or progress toward certification) is preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX/internal controls testing is required.
• Prior experience using and building with emerging technologies such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas.
• Perform peer quality reviews of testing documentation and provide actionable feedback.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit workflows using approved tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Technical literacy in Generative AI applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Optro (Auditboard)

CoPilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will help deliver SOX assurance by executing internal control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas, partner with control owners and external auditors to support documentation requests and drive clear, timely outcomes, and improve work processes by streamlining testing and reporting using automation and emerging technology such as Generative AI.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas; document results clearly and on time
• Perform peer quality reviews of testing documentation (e.g. workpapers, evidence) and provide actionable feedback
• Partner with control owners to clarify control design, evidence expectations, and timelines
• Coordinate with external auditors on documentation requests, design assessments, and follow-up questions
• Support control certification processes and other SOX assurance activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit workflows using approved tools; document and share repeatable approaches
• Contribute to the team’s emerging technology roadmap by piloting and/or building improvements
• Support operational audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) based on team priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or CIA (or progress toward certification)
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Experience with Optro (previously Auditboard) or other similar GRC application
• 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX/internal controls testing
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain requests and findings clearly to control owners and auditors
• Able to manage assigned work with defined milestones and proactively elevate risks or blockers in a timely manner
• Growth mindset with humility, curiosity, and open-mindedness
• Collaborates effectively with a cross-functional, distributed team
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs (typical travel is ~5%; may increase during peak periods such as walkthroughs, site visits, or audits) and work with global teams across time zones as needed
• A strong desire to learn and explore Generative AI applications for Audit
• Prior experience using and building with emerging technologies such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field plus 2 years of experience
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field plus 0 years of experience

Compensation and Location

Base Pay Range: $68,100.00 - $115,800.00 annually. Primary Location: USA - MI - Ann Arbor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.