Senior Auditor

Alight Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alight Solutions is seeking a Senior Auditor responsible for leading SOX and risk-based audits to evaluate control environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive audit experience in a multi-national context and will communicate findings to management while recommending improvements. Join Alight in providing crucial insights that help shape our operations and ensure compliance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive total rewards package

Continuing education and training

Health coverage options

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit/SOX experience with a large multi-national firm.
• Possesses professional certifications in the audit field.
• Solid knowledge of internal auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in SOX and risk-based audits.
• Communicate audit findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare initial drafts of audit reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Position Summary: The Senior Auditor is primarily responsible leading and/or participating in projects (SOX and risk based audits) to evaluate the adequacy of the business unit’s overall control environment in both design and application. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

The key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Auditor are:

Leading and/or participating in different internal audit projects (SOX, Risk based audits) evaluating the adequacy of controls for key business processes, including:

Assisting in the development of audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated,

Coordinating and participating in the completion of test procedures,

Communicating audit findings noted from the review, and

Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.

Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs.

Preparing the initial draft of the audit reports, ensuring comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.

Providing the necessary supervision to assigned audit staff, as applicable

As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company.

Skills Required: The key skills required for this position are:

· Possesses the required work experience and professional certifications in the audit field. (See Minimum Work Experience and Professional Education below.)

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods, principles and financial reporting requirements.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.

· A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques.

· Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.

Overall proficiency with personal computers, including experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Strong Excel and data analytical skills.

Prior knowledge and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Testing

Minimum Work Experience: 5 plus years of audit/SOX experience with a large multi-national, financial, or Big 4 firm

Professional Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc, are preferred.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com .

Position Summary: The Senior Auditor is primarily responsible leading and/or participating in projects (SOX and risk based audits) to evaluate the adequacy of the business unit’s overall control environment in both design and application. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

The key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Auditor are:

• Leading and/or participating in different internal audit projects (SOX, Risk based audits) evaluating the adequacy of controls for key business processes, including:

• Assisting in the development of audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated,

• Coordinating and participating in the completion of test procedures,

• Communicating audit findings noted from the review, and

• Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.

• Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs.

• Preparing the initial draft of the audit reports, ensuring comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.

• Providing the necessary supervision to assigned audit staff, as applicable

• As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company.

Skills Required: The key skills required for this position are:

• · Possesses the required work experience and professional certifications in the audit field. (See Minimum Work Experience and Professional Education below.)

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods, principles and financial reporting requirements.

• · Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• · Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.

• · A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques.

• · Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.

• Overall proficiency with personal computers, including experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Strong Excel and data analytical skills.

• Prior knowledge and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Testing

Minimum Work Experience: 5 plus years of audit/SOX experience with a large multi-national, financial, or Big 4 firm

Professional Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc, are preferred.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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About the company

Alight Solutions is an Information technology and consulting company based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

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