Senior Internal Audit Consultant: Risk & Controls Leader

Forvis Mazars US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks an Internal Audit professional to support risk-based engagements, SOX compliance, and process improvements across diverse industries. You will lead planning through execution, perform walkthroughs, document controls, and test key processes.

The role emphasizes data analytics, AI-enabled testing, and delivering clear client deliverables. The successful candidate brings 2+ years in internal audit or risk environment, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with MS Office;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in internal audit, risk advisory, SOX, or audit/risk management.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting processes, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit, SOX, risk assessment, and process improvement engagements for clients.
• Lead portions of engagements from planning through execution with clients.
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews to understand processes and controls.
• Document processes, risks, and controls with narratives, flowcharts, and matrices.
• Perform testing of controls, compliance requirements, and key processes.
• Develop audit programs, test plans, and communicate improvements.
• Prepare workpapers and client deliverables following firm standards.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Leverage AI to document and test controls more effectively.

Skills

Internal audit

Data analytics

Power BI

Alteryx

GRC platforms

Audit automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks an Internal Audit professional to support risk-based engagements, SOX compliance, and process improvements across diverse industries. You will lead planning through execution, perform walkthroughs, document controls, and test key processes.

The role emphasizes data analytics, AI-enabled testing, and delivering clear client deliverables. The successful candidate brings 2+ years in internal audit or risk environment, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with MS Office;