Senior, Internal Audit

World Fuel Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Fuel is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor with a focus on operational audits and IT-savvy risk assessment. The role involves partnering with senior leaders to strengthen controls, lead audit projects from planning through reporting, and contribute to a forward-looking Internal Audit function that embraces automation and data analytics.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in internal audit, a strong accounting or MIS background, and proficiency with COSO, GAAP, and IT controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, or similar.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, process flows, and audit methodology.
• Knowledge of COSO, GAAP, and IIA Standards.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and process-mapping tools.
• Ability to travel up to 5% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute multiple operational audits from planning to reporting with minimal oversight.
• Communicate audit observations clearly to stakeholders.
• Support audit report creation and stakeholder vetting.
• Perform audit follow-ups to validate remediation.
• Serve as a trusted, objective risk and control advisor by building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Assist with analytics, board materials, and ad-hoc projects.
• Contribute to department initiatives including automation, AI, and process improvements.
• May support IT and SOX audits as needed.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Process mapping

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor (Operational Audit Focus + IT-Savvy) Opportunity

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who thrives in operational audits, has an eye for risk, and brings (or wants to grow) strong IT audit capabilities. This role is ideal for a self-directed, high-performing auditor who can independently manage priorities, drive audits forward, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment. In this position, you will evaluate business processes and partner with senior leaders across the organization to strengthen internal controls while contributing to a forward-thinking Internal Audit function that values curiosity and continuous learning.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute multiple operational/advisory audits from planning to reporting with minimal oversight with a focus on timely execution and valuable observations.


• Communicate audit observations clearly and constructively to stakeholders.


• Support audit report creation and stakeholder vetting.


• Perform audit follow-ups to validate effective remediation.


• Serve as a trusted, objective risk and control advisor by building strong stakeholder relationships.


• Assist with analytics, board materials, and ad-hoc projects.


• Contribute to department initiatives including automation, AI, and process improvements.


• May support IT and SOX audits as needed (walkthroughs, testing and documentation).

Who You Are

Driven, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Reliable, adaptable, and a valuable contributor to the team’s overall success. People-smart communicator who builds trust and navigates relationships effectively. Comfortable operating with autonomy, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership. Takes initiative to identify risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities without being asked.

Qualifications (Required)

• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk, or related fields.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, or similar.


• Strong understanding of internal controls, process flows, and audit methodology.


• Knowledge of COSO, GAAP, and IIA Standards.


• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and process-mapping tools.


• Ability to travel up to 5% may be required.

Preferred

• Experience with operational/advisory audits in complex environments.


• Familiarity with IT general controls or IT audit concepts.


• CPA, CIA, CISA.

Why You'll Love Working Here

A culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Exposure to diverse business functions and senior leaders and meaningful, high-impact work. Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance across Internal Audit and beyond. A team that values curiosity, humility, and high performance.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Audits are planned, executed, and reported efficiently with valuable insights to the business. Stakeholders view you as a proactive, credible advisor. You consistently manage multiple audits maximizing your utilization while maintaining quality, judgment, and strong relationships. You actively contribute to improving how Internal Audit operates, not just what it delivers.

World Fuel is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

World Kinect Corporation At World Fuel, our people "Fuel Their Careers". We work in more than 150 locations worldwide and come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds that offer an equally diverse range of skills. As a global leader in the fuel industry, World Fuel offers exceptional individuals the opportunity to become part of a truly successful international corporation. We are proud to be among the Fortune 100 companies.