Senior Consultant, Internal Audit

Forvis-Mazars; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Charlotte, NC to deliver audits, SOX compliance, and process improvements across industries. You will lead engagements from planning through execution, perform risk assessments, and enhance control environments using data analytics and AI-driven approaches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in internal audit or risk advisory, with strong proficiency in MS Office and a public accounting background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, SOX compliance, or an internal audit/risk management environment.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting business processes, and performing risk-based testing.
• Prior experience within a public accounting firm or consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit, operational audit, compliance, SOX, risk assessment, and process improvement engagements for clients across a variety of industries.
• Lead portions of engagements from planning through execution, ensuring work is completed efficiently and aligned with client objectives.
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate control environments.
• Document processes, risks, and controls through narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices.
• Perform testing of internal controls, compliance requirements, and key business processes to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Develop audit programs and test plans, analyze results, identify control deficiencies, and communicate recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive workpapers, reports, and client deliverables in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, communicating findings, observations, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics, technology-enabled tools, and innovative approaches to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Utilize AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of documenting and testing controls

Skills

Internal controls evaluation

Process documentation

Risk-based testing

Public accounting experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IS

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Alteryx

GRC platforms

Job description

US-GA-Atlanta, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Charlotte

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Internal Audit team partners with organizations to strengthen risk management, governance, and internal controls. Through co-sourced and outsourced internal audit engagements, SOX compliance, operational reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives, the team helps clients identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and drive meaningful business improvements

What You Will Do:

• Deliver internal audit, operational audit, compliance, SOX, risk assessment, and process improvement engagements for clients across a variety of industries.
• Lead portions of engagements from planning through execution, ensuring work is completed efficiently and aligned with client objectives.
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate control environments.
• Document processes, risks, and controls through narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices.
• Perform testing of internal controls, compliance requirements, and key business processes to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Develop audit programs and test plans, analyze results, identify control deficiencies, and communicate recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive workpapers, reports, and client deliverables in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, communicating findings, observations, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics, technology-enabled tools, and innovative approaches to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Utilize AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of documenting and testing controls

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, SOX compliance, or an internal audit/risk management environment.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting business processes, and performing risk-based testing.
• Prior experience within a public accounting firm or consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using data analytics, audit automation, GRC platforms, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar reporting and visualization tools.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or other relevant credentials.

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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