Senior Financial Auditor

Scorpion Therapeutics; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Internal Audit Specialist in Rahway, NJ to support financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits. You will participate in domestic and international audits, lead small audit teams, and collaborate with clients to complete work with integrity and independence.

In this role, you will execute audit programs, present findings to the CAD and VP Internal Audit, assist with report writing, and ensure results are implemented. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Knowledge of audit methodology and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits (domestic and international).
• Lead small audit teams on occasion.
• Partner with colleagues and clients to complete audit work.

Skills

Internal audit

Public accounting

Audit controls

Data analysis

Communication

IT awareness

Multi-tasking

Team work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Position Overview / Function and Responsibility

Under the direction of the Client Audit Director (“CAD”) and the Auditor-in-Charge (“AIC”), the Senior Specialist will:

• Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, as well as integrated and process audits (domestic and abroad) to maintain a strong internal control environment.
• On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
• Partner with colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete assigned audit work.
• Execute audit programs and work papers (walkthroughs and sample testing) per quality standards and timelines.
• Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to Clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit as directed by the AIC.
• Collaborate on audit report writing, describing control concerns, associated risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
• Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, quality, and sound judgment.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
• CPA required.
• Audit methodology and internal controls experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective communication (oral and written).
• Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications and systems.
• Time management; able to work in a team and independently.
• Attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
• Travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

Preferred Experience

• Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.

Required Skills

• Accounting; Asset Accounting; Contract Audits; Data Analysis; Finance Analytics; Financial Analysis; Financial Management Reporting; General Accounting; Information Technology (IT) Systems; Information Technology Auditing; Internal Audit Development; Internal Control Testing; IS Audit; Preparation of Financial Reports; Tax Compliance